The number of infertility cases in Malaysia increased sharply

Late marriage, stresses of modern life and low sperm count are factors that increase the number of infertility cases in Malaysia. There are about 300,000 young couples aged 20–40 years in the country suffering from infertility problems.

Low sperm count is the factor that increases the number of infertility cases (Photo: VNN) Malaysian Health Minister Chua Soi Lek said the increase in infertility cases could be the leading cause of declining birth rates in Malaysia. .

According to Malaysia's Ministry of Statistics, in 2005, the birth rate in this country decreased to 19.6 children / 1,000 people compared to more than 20 children / 1,000 people in 2004.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), in 2002, there were 80 million people in the world infertility, an estimated 10% of couples were infertile.

Dr. Chua said that among 450 obstetricians and gynecologists currently practicing in Malaysia, only about 40 doctors are trained in reproductive support. Thus, in Malaysia, there are only about 1 infertility specialist over 7,500 infertile couples.

Minister Chua predicts that demand for infertility services in Malaysia will increase sharply because there are currently only 3 public centers and 20 private centers in the country providing in-vitro delivery services.

In order to meet the need to cure infertility in Malaysia, at the end of last month, Tropicana Medical Examination Center (TMC) began to be built. This center for infertility will operate in 2008. It will be a center for obstetrics and gynecology.

Minh Thuong