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Males that are reported infertile
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Couples that are reported infertile
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Couples in which the male factor is one of multiple factors involved
|
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North America
|
4.5-6%a
|
15%
|
50%
|
|
Middle East
|
Unknown
|
Unknown
|
60%-70%b [23]
|
|
Sub-Saharan Africa
|
2.5%-4.8%a
|
12.5%-16% [22]
|
20-40% [22]
|
|
Europe
|
7.5%a [11]
|
15% [11]
|
50% of all infertile couples
|
|
Australia
|
8%; 9%b [10]
|
15%
|
40% [17]
|
|
Central/Eastern Europe
|
8%-12% [6,14]
|
20% [14]
|
56% [6]
|
|
Asia
|
Unknown
|
Unknown
|
37% [19]
|
|
Latin America
|
Unknown
|
Unknown
|
52% [19]
|
|
Africa
|
Unknown
|
Unknown
|
43% [19]
|
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aPercentages were calculated from data reported on female infertility, using the assumption that 50% of infertility cases are due to females only, and 20-30% are due to male factor only.
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bStudy states that 60-70% of all men presenting to IVF clinics in the Middle East have some involvement in the cause of infertility.
