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Culturally sanctioned silence on male infertility

Richard Oduor Oduku — Wed, 08 Jun 2022 15:12:15 +0000

Even though men are solely responsible for 20-30 percent of all infertility cases and contribute to 50 percent of cases overall, infertility is still viewed as a woman’s burden, while male infertility remains invisible, enjoying socially sanctioned silence to avoid upsetting hegemonic masculinity.

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Social norms stop Ethiopian girls from making safe choices about pregnancy

The Conversation — Tue, 25 Feb 2020 10:25:27 +0000

Over 60% of girls in Ethiopia are married by the age of 18. Many don't have support in negotiating with their husbands and families to take control of their own fertility.

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Male birth control pill showing promise as trials yield positive results

Kylie Kiunguyu — Tue, 20 Mar 2018 11:01:41 +0000

The male pill could be on the horizon after early trials showed a once-daily tablet was safe and appeared to work, according to researchers. This pill will relieve the pressure on women, who currently bear the responsibility of birth control

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Contraception 101: Do you have all the facts?

Kylie Kiunguyu — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 13:21:16 +0000

When you choose a family planning method, you need to know the facts. You can’t make your choices based on myths you’ve heard. Get the facts from your Obstetrics and gynecology or any other qualified health practitioner. We demystify some of the myths related to contraception.

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Are we ready for the male pill?

Kagure Mugo — Thu, 02 Jul 2015 04:00:47 +0000

In a world where sex seems increasingly easy to get, women still shoulder the burden of making sure the ‘babies stay at bay.’ However, a new male pill is set to hit the shelves in 2017 and change the sex and contraceptive game forever. How ready are we societally for men to shoulder some of the contraceptive burden?

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