Systematic review reports high infertility rates in Sub-Saharan Africa, highlighting substance use and policies impacting reproductive health.
Nearly one in six couples in Sub-Saharan Africa experience infertility. Key contributing factors include STIs/PID, substance use, and obstetric complications. These findings highlight the need for targeted, context-specific reproductive health interventions and policies to mitigate the burden of infertility in the region.
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