Fertility problems are rising across Syria as couples try to delay having children due to the devastating living conditions in the country.
Environmental pollution, industrial contamination and modern agricultural practices around food production have all added to the problem. On top of this, fertility treatments, where available, are gruelling and costly, putting them out of reach to most civilians in the light of widespread poverty, displacement and lack of work across Syria.
The limited options for those suffering from fertility problems are arduous. First, they need to meet the requirements for accessing treatment. Then, they may need to undergo repeated assisted fertilisation operations, as these are often unsuccessful the first or second time. Sadly, the story often ends with the couples’ surrender to a bitter reality, and often with a divorce, and the husband marrying a second time.
