The longer a couple takes to seek medical assistance if they can't conceive naturally for at least one year, the worse the situation gets, according to fertility experts.
Dr Charles Muteshi, a consultant gynaecologist at the Aga Khan University Hospital in Nairobi, says the long waits may reduce the chances of conception.
Studies show infertility affects 12 per cent of couples and both genders can experience fertility issues.
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