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EPISODE · Apr 30, 2024 · 4 MIN

#PODCAST Latest figures show that infertility affects one in every six couples in South Africa #sabcnews

from Newsbreak · host SABC News and Current Affairs

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Married couples face a severe challenge with research proving infertility affects at least one in every six couples in South Africa alone. That's according to expert in Obstetrics & Gynecology - Professor Thabo Matsaseng. He says that although studies prove that both genders equally contribute to the statistic, more people are weighing their options, trying vitro fertilisation (IVF) as a medical solution. According to the South African Registry for Assisted Reproductive Techniques, 5000 IVF cycles are performed in South Africa every year. Professor Matsaseng explains the process and its effectiveness in conceiving a baby...

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