Infertility as Public Health: What the WHO’s New Global Guidelines Mean for Care Worldwide with KevinMD (Episode 87)

In this global-focused episode of Fertile Talks, Dr. Yemi Famuyiwa discusses her recent KevinMD feature on the World Health Organization’s first-ever comprehensive guidelines recognizing infertility as a public health issue. With infertility now affecting an estimated 1 in 6 people worldwide, the WHO introduces a structured, evidence-based framework designed to make fertility care more accessible—especially in low-resource settings.

Dr. Famuyiwa breaks down how these guidelines create practical, stepwise approaches to diagnosis and treatment, from basic hormone testing and semen analysis to ovulation induction and IVF when needed. She explains why education, early evaluation, and prevention strategies like reducing tobacco use are critical, and how standardized guidance could help reduce unsafe or harmful “desperation treatments” seen in underserved regions.

This episode connects global policy with real patient impact, highlighting a powerful shift: fertility care is no longer viewed as optional or elite—it’s essential healthcare.

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