{"id":4764,"date":"2026-05-29T00:53:50","date_gmt":"2026-05-29T00:53:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mozavibe.co.mz\/?p=4764"},"modified":"2026-05-29T11:07:31","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T11:07:31","slug":"infertilidade-alerta-clinico-que-pede-atencao-urgente","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mozavibe.co.mz\/en_US\/2026\/health-and-wellness\/infertilidade-alerta-clinico-que-pede-atencao-urgente\/","title":{"rendered":"Infertility: a clinical warning that demands urgent attention"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A significant portion of infertility cases are associated with preventable causes.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n

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Infertility should not be treated as a life sentence. Photo: Freepik<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n

Infertility remains, in many African contexts, a topic shrouded in silence, misunderstandings, and social stigma. However, far from being an inevitable fate or an exclusively female condition, it is a health issue that can, in many cases, be prevented.<\/p>\r\n

This warning comes from Dr. Mayela da Silva, who draws attention to avoidable factors still deeply rooted in daily life, through a webinar held by the Merck Foundation.<\/p>\r\n

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In a scenario where cultural practices, limitations in access to healthcare, and misinformation coexist, the specialist emphasizes that a significant portion of infertility cases are associated with preventable causes. Among these, she highlights untreated sexually transmitted infections, abortions performed under unsafe conditions, and complications resulting from practices such as female genital mutilation.<\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n

To these factors are added elements often neglected, such as continuous exposure to environmental pollutants, including cigarette smoke and toxic substances.<\/p>\r\n

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\u201cInfertility is not a stigma, it is a health condition that needs to be understood and treated responsibly,\u201d argues the doctor.<\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n

Infection, she explains, emerges as one of the main risk factors, being associated with a significantly high percentage of cases among women seeking medical care, a number that far exceeds the global average.<\/p>\r\n

THE PROBLEM IS NOT LIMITED TO WOMEN<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

Infertility also affects men, although the public debate continues to focus disproportionately on the female body. For the specialist, this approach not only distorts the understanding of the problem, but also hinders effective solutions.<\/p>\r\n

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Prevention, in this context, begins with simple but consistent choices. The practice of physical exercise, for example, should be balanced. \u201cExcess can interfere with the menstrual cycle and compromise fertility,\u201d she explains. Similarly, diet plays a crucial role. Maintaining a healthy weight is not just an aesthetic issue, but an essential factor for hormonal balance and the proper functioning of the reproductive system.<\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n

Poor nutrition, on the other hand, can trigger changes in the body that hinder ovulation or affect sperm quality. Small imbalances can have profound\u2014and often silent\u2014impacts.<\/p>\r\n

In a context where access to information is still unequal, awareness emerges as a central tool. Speaking openly about infertility, dismantling myths, and promoting preventative care are fundamental steps to reduce the numbers and, above all, alleviate the social burden that still falls on those facing this condition.<\/p>\r\n

In the end, the message is clear: infertility should not be treated as a sentence, but as a sign\u2014an invitation to attention, care, and collective responsibility for reproductive health.<\/p>\r\n

(By Rafael Langa)<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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