Fertility issues are becoming increasingly common, affecting both women and men. It is estimated to impact about 10-16% of people of reproductive age. Due to this widespread prevalence, infertility has been classified by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a civilized disease. Changes in dietary intake can decrease the infertility problem by up to 80%.
The clinical definition of infertility: scope and underlying medical factors
Infertility is clinically characterized as the failure to achieve pregnancy following twelve consecutive months of regular, unprotected sexual intercourse. Epidemiological evidence indicates that this condition affects—either persistently or intermittently—approximately one in six couples globally, positioning it among the most prevalent reproductive health challenges. Within Poland, statistical estimates suggest that nearly one million married or cohabiting couples experience infertility. Notably, research led by Prof. K. Łukaszuk (published in 2018) revealed that a substantial proportion of individuals confronted with this issue do not seek diagnostic evaluation or therapeutic intervention from specialists in gynecology, andrology, or reproductive endocrinology, thereby risking delays in implementing appropriate medical management.
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