In India today, couples struggling with infertility often feel like they’re alone in the fight. But they’re not. The 2025 UNFPA report reveals a global truth: the real fertility crisis isn’t about overpopulation or underpopulation – it’s about people being unable to make free, informed choices about when and how to start their families.
As a fertility doctor in happening Hyderabad, I meet hopeful parents from diverse social and economic backgrounds every day. And I’ve seen how cultural pressures, stigma, and poor access to care rob people of their right to choose.
What Is Reproductive Agency?
Reproductive agency means having the freedom and support to:
- Choose if, when, and how many children to have
- Access safe, affordable fertility care
- Discuss reproductive plans without shame or pressure
Unfortunately, many in India still face:
- Stigma around infertility, especially for women
- Pressure to conceive early or produce male heirs
- Lack of support systems like affordable IVF, childcare, or counseling
- Poor male involvement and decision-making control skewed by family elders
India’s Changing Fertility Reality
India’s fertility rate has dropped from 6 to about 2 children per woman. Yet, this change hasn’t always come from empowerment.
“Nearly 1 in 5 Indian women have fewer children than they desire, not by choice, but because of limitations outside their control.” — UNFPA, 2025
Economic uncertainty, lack of access to quality fertility care, misinformation, and gender-based norms all contribute to delayed parenthood or untreated infertility.
From Treatment to Empowerment: MHRT Hospital’s Role as a Fertility Clinic
At MHRT Hospital, we stand for more than just IVF. We stand for choice, clarity, and compassionate care:
- Transparent, non-judgmental fertility assessments
- Affordable diagnosis and treatment plans
- Equal focus on male and female fertility factors
- Counseling support for individuals and couples
- Awareness campaigns to de-stigmatize infertility
At MHRT Hospital, we’re creating a safe space where fertility care means freedom, not fear.
Your First Step: Book a Fertility Awareness Consultation with our Chief A.R.T. Specialist Dr. Roya Rozati
If you’re unsure about your fertility health, or just want to understand your options better – start here.
Book your first consultation today by calling +91-98491 61421.
Visit us at MHRT Hospitals, Road No. 3, Banjara Hills or Pillar No. 274, Shivrampally.
No judgment, no assumptions. Just honest answers and support that respects your dreams.