INFERTILITY DEFINITION AND FACTS
Infertility is not only a medical issue but also a social and political one that reflects deep-seated ideas about women’s roles and values in society. Infertility and women’s rights intersects in ways that highlight gendered expectations, bodily autonomy, and societal pressures surrounding reproductive health. Research reveals that infertility along with lack of access to information and treatment among women leads to Gender Based Violence (GBV) and psychosocial issues, controlling informed decisions and choices related to body. While laws exist to address violence related to childlessness, such violence still occurs in villages but often goes unreported. Infertility and assisted reproduction are closely linked, as assisted reproductive technologies (ART) provide medical solutions for individuals and couples who struggle with infertility and make choices about their reproductive health1 .
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