Many of those living with infertility issues suffer in silence due to overwhelming stigma. It’s largely caused by misinformation and insensitive language, according to British Columbians with first-hand experience.
Infertility is a widespread issue, impacting nearly 18 per cent of the world s population. Despite that, in British Columbia, procedures to treat the medical condition are not covered.
It’s National Infertility Awareness week, a medical condition that impacts one in six adults in Canada.
However, in British Columbia there are very few resources for those struggling.