Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and reproductive tract infections (RTIs) are major global health issues, impacting quality of life, causing infertility, cancers, and pregnancy complications, and playing a key role in HIV transmission.
Infertility affects one in six people globally, impacting about 15% of couples, or 48.5 million couples worldwide. Men account for 50% of all infertility cases, with 20-30% being solely male-related. This profound issue affects millions of people of reproductive age, along with their families and communities. According to the WHO, 48 million couples and 186 million individuals globally struggle with infertility. In India, a diverse nation, the impact of STIs and HIV/AIDS on fertility is a critical issue that demands urgent attention.
