New Delhi, Aug. 2 -- For so many decades, the discourse on fertility was primarily the burden of women, with infertility largely considered a female health issue. But medical evidence tells a totally different narrative.

Male fertility issues contribute to almost half of all infertility cases, either on their own or together with female factors. However, men seem reluctant to talk about reproductive health because of social stigma and beliefs surrounding masculinity. So, this reluctance complicates diagnosis, leading to emotional stress for both couples and the delay of treatment. According to experts, classifying infertility as a shared health issue among both men and women rather than only women is a step towards timely diagnosis, trea...