Abstract:
Infertility is a global public health issue affecting approximately 8 to 12% of
couples worldwide, with 9% of the global average. In Ethiopia, according to the DHS data,
the prevalence of primary and secondary infertility in 2005 was 3.3% 4.6% respectively. The
prevalence differs by place of residence, marital status, age of respondent, age at first
marriage, and number of unions. The causes of infertility are various, including socioeconomic
factors, lifestyle, reproductive history, and childbearing status. In developing
societies, childlessness is often highly stigmatized and leads to profound social suffering for
infertile women; however, most infertile people in the developing world have virtually no
access to effective treatment.