25/06/2025
Infertility is a scary word — but you’re not alone. ♥️
June is World Infertility Awareness Month, and at CSD, we’re opening up the conversation around male infertility and the important role s***m donation can play in helping families grow.
What is infertility?
Infertility is a reproductive condition where couples cannot conceive, while actively trying, for more than a year. It affects 1 in 6 people, and yes, it impacts men and women equally. Where 50% of infertility cases are as a result of male infertility and 50% to female infertility (World Health Organization; 2023).
But still, male infertility often gets overlooked.
What causes male infertility?
There isn’t one simple answer. It’s different for everyone. Some common causes include:
🧬Age, genetics, hormone imbalances, and lifestyle factors
💊Certain medications or health conditions,
❓And sometimes, there is no clear answer at all.
And yet, despite this, the burden of infertility is still too often placed on women.
When should you seek infertility assistance?
If you have been trying to conceive for over a year without success, it’s worth speaking to a professional. Even for healthy couples aged 29-33, there is only a 20-25% chance of conceiving per month, this increases to 60% over 6 months (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2024).
How is infertility treated?
The good news is that most cases (85–90%) can be treated with medication or straightforward procedures.
Only a small percentage (under 3%) require more advanced treatment like IVF (xx).
✨1 in 7 babies today are born through fertility treatments.
✨Only 6% of infertility cases in men are a sign of something more serious.
✨IVF success rates using donor s***m are approximately 51% per cycle, offering a hopeful path to fatherhood for many men facing fertility challenges
(American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2017).
Let’s stop making male infertility taboo.
S***m donation is a powerful, generous act - and it brings real hope to families,
If you are navigating infertility or wondering about becoming a donor, CSD is here to support you every step of the way.
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