Do you really know? Are we less fertile than before?
Dec 30, 2024
Explore the unsettling rise in fertility challenges, affecting 9 to 15% of couples. Discover how age, societal shifts, and medical issues intertwine with environmental factors. Surprisingly, the fertility rate in England and Wales saw a slight uptick in 2021 after a decade of decline. Dive into the complex reasons behind these patterns in reproductive health and what they mean for future generations.
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Fertility Challenges in the UK
- 9-15% of couples experience fertility problems, says the British Fertility Society.
- Over 3.5 million people in the UK face fertility challenges, reports Fertility Network UK.
Fertility Trends
- England and Wales saw a slight fertility rate increase in 2021, the first in a decade.
- This contrasts with the general trend of declining fertility, especially in developed nations.
Unexplained Infertility and Societal Factors
- Around 25% of infertility cases are unexplained, often increasing with age.
- Societal changes, like women having children later, contribute to declining fertility.