Archive · 30 Nov 2025
WHO Issues First Global Infertility Guideline
The World Health Organization has made its first global guideline about infertility.
Infertility means when people have trouble having a baby after trying for a year.
The WHO says one in six people of reproductive age face this problem.
But many people can't get the help they need because it's too expensive or not available.
The new guideline has 40 suggestions to help countries make fertility care better.
It talks about how to prevent infertility, how to diagnose it, and how to treat it.
The WHO also says it's important to support people emotionally because infertility can be very stressful.
They want countries to use these guidelines to help more people get the care they need.
WHO issued its first global guideline on infertility, urging countries to make fertility care more accessible and affordable.
One in six people of reproductive age experience infertility, but access to treatment remains limited and costly.
The guideline includes 40 recommendations covering prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of infertility.
Key risk factors for infertility include untreated sexually transmitted infections and tobacco use.
The guideline emphasizes the importance of emotional support for people facing infertility, as it can lead to anxiety and depression.
- Who
- World Health Organization (WHO)
- What
- Issued first global guideline on infertility
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Global
- Why
- To make fertility care safer, more affordable, and more accessible
- Infertility Prevalence
- One in six people of reproductive age
- Guideline Recommendations
- 40 recommendations covering prevention, diagnosis, and treatment
- Cost of IVF
- Can exceed twice the average household's yearly income in some places
- Key Risk Factors
- Untreated sexually transmitted infections and tobacco use
- Emotional Impact
- Infertility can lead to anxiety, depression, and feelings of isolation
