Thinking about starting a family?


How long does it take for the right sperm to meet the egg? For those below 35, a year is a acceptable period of time, but for those older, six months with no success means it’s time to see the doctor. — AFP

According to The Lancet medical journal, fertility health is declining globally, with rates in more than half of all countries and territories in 2021 below population replacement level.

By 2100, 97% of countries will have fertility rates below what is needed to sustain their population size.

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