Over 7.7 percent of married couples of childbearing age in Vietnam are infertile or sterile, with approximately two million couples facing difficulties in conceiving, according to a study by the Ministry of Health.

However, over 10 percent of such married couples may be facing infertility or sterility.

Infertility refers to the inability to get pregnant after one year of unprotected intercourse, while sterility means being physically unable to conceive a child, even with medical intervention.

The causes of infertility or sterility are evenly distributed: 40 percent are attributed to men, 40 percent to women, and the remaining 20 percent result from issues involving both partners or unknown factors.

Dr. Tran Van Thuan, professional director at Gia Dinh General Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City, emphasized that the infertility and sterility rate in the country is alarmingly high, with environmental factors and lifestyle choices contributing significantly to this issue.

Dr. Ho Manh Tuong, general secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Society for Reproductive Medicine, noted that children play a vital role in fostering unity and happiness within families in Vietnam, making the early and effective treatment of infertility or sterility essential.

Additionally, the ability to conceive and the success of treatments are heavily influenced by the woman’s age. 

Delaying treatment can significantly impact a couple’s chances of having offspring.

Fortunately, new treatment protocols and the use of modern technology have considerably improved success rates.

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