Are more young people struggling with infertility? | The Conversation | BBC Focus on Africa

Around the world, one in six people experience infertility in their lifetime, that’s according to the World Health Organisation. But now, more people are starting to speak up about their struggles online – to break the silence and the stigma that surrounds it. Focus on Africa podcast host, Nkechi Ogbonna, sat down for a chat with Matshepo Segole, from Johannesburg, South Africa who has built a community on TikTok for women navigating infertility, and Jonathan Luwagga, who is British-Ugandan. He has been sharing his story on social media to encourage more men to speak out about this issue. 00:00-00:50 Coming up 00:50-02:27 Introducing Matshepo and Jonathan 02:27-05:48 When did they start noticing challenges with infertility? 05:48-07:00 Matshepo's journey to conceive 07:00- 07:50 The impact on Jonathan's mental health 07:50-09:50 Different methods they tried to help 09:50- 11:40 Myths vs. facts around infertility 11:40-14:50 How infertility has affected their relationships 14:50-:18.32 The moment they got their diagnosis 18:32-21:10 Sharing their stories on social media 21:10- 22:26 Getting more men in Africa to speak out Subscribe: http://bit.ly/subscribetoafrica Website: https://www.bbc.com/africa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbcnewsafrica/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bbcafrica/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbcafrica/ #bbcafrica #infertility #fertilityjourney Presenter: Nkechi Ogbonna Producers: Carolyne Kiambo and Fana Negash Senior Producer: Priya Sippy Editors: Maryam Abdalla and Sam Murunga