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Half of infertility cases traceable to men — Dr.Edem Hiadzi
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A more credible medical source has asked men not to put the blame of childlessness wholly on the door steps of women.
Men should also bear part of the blame.
“About half of the causes of infertility are due to or include male factors and infertility is one of the commonest conditions affecting reproductive age group between 20 and 45 years,”
Dr. Edem K. Hiadzi, a Consultant Obstetrician Gynaecologist and Fertility Specialist at the Lister Hospital and Family Centre in Accra brought these to the fore at a Merck Media Training for Journalists in Asia and Africa via video conference.
He said that there had been unjustifiable condemnation of women who were unable to conceive stressing that women alone should not be blamed but men could also be contributive factor to the problem.
Dr. Hiadzi who is the President of the Fertility Society of Ghana (FERSOG) pointed out that infertility had been a major cause of marital problems in Africa, and had exposed women to ostracisation, social discrimination as well as physical violence.
He revealed that in Sub-Saharan Africa male factor causes of infertility constituted 40 per cent, while that of female causes of infertility also constituted 40 per cent, with 15 percent being male and female factors and the remaining five per cent being inexplicable factors.
He said fertility was a shared responsibility and ,therefore, it was important for men to equally get tested with their wives when there was a delay in childbirth.
Dr. Hiadzi said it was unfortunate that, due to lack of knowledge, some women had to carry the burden as the main cause of childlessness of a couple when in fact, the man was the cause and stated that it was important for men to support their wives by getting tested with them.
Giving tips on how to avoid infertility, he advised men to avoid high temperatures as this could affect sperm production and motility temporary.
He mentioned riding motorbikes, hot tubs and steam baths as some of the activities which should be avoided but men should instead resort to showers, wear loose pants, limit their alcohol intake, refrain from drugs and smoking.
He noted that viral infections like mumps may also affect the testes leading to infertility, and gave other causes in the male infertility as previous hernia repair which may accidentally damage the vast deferens and varicose which may also lead to low sperm count.
Dr. Hiadzi further advised men to seek early medical treatment for sexually transmitted diseases especially gonorrhoea and chlamydia which he said, accounted for a significant proportion of cases.
“These infections cause chronic epididymitis and occlusion of the vast deferens leading to oligospermia (low sperm count) and azoospermia (no sperms in semen)” he disclosed, and
encouraged the media to highlight the need for childless couples to seek help and also for society to stop stigmatising them.
A Prophet and General Overseer of Jesus Prayer Ministry at Ejisu Asuasi, Kumasi, and Pig Farm, Accra, Rt. Rev. Dr Mrs Grace Frimpong-Boateng, has urged Ghanaians to pray fervently to avert any disaster that would endanger many.
“God hears prayers, and intercessory prayers will provide your family safety and protection so you can live long and enjoy life in this world,” she added.
Rt. Rev. Dr Mrs Frimpong-Boateng was speaking with The Spectator in an interview last week.
According to her, she had a revelation that there would be a tragedy that will harm many people, however, effective prayers can avert it.
She said that the Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) predicted another heavy downpour from Thursday to Sunday following the recent torrential rain that devastated Accra and other areas. However, strong intercessory prayers prevented the prediction, which would have been catastrophic.
She claims that whenever she shares something that God has revealed to her, she does not receive widespread support from people to join her in effective intercession.
As a result, she has urged everyone including members of parliament, cabinet ministers, traditional authorities, religious leaders, and other citizens to exercise caution and pray fervently in order to avoid premature death.
According to Rt. Rev. Dr Mrs Frimpong-Boateng the recent downpour in Accra which claimed lives and destroyed property was unusual.
“The sea was irritated because of certain rituals performed and caused it to spew forth, exposing the dirt.” There are still some rites in the sea, and they will definitely surface,” she disclosed.
“Let’s pray that God would burn and destroy the things that have contaminated the sea,” she indicated.
By Spectator
The Adentan Circuit Court has convicted a mason for stealing a four-year-old boy from Kpedze in the Volta Region and bringing him to Accra.
David Kpandoyo, 25, a Togolese national, pleaded guilty to a charge of child stealing.
The court, presided over by Mrs Angela Attachie, convicted him on his own plea and adjourned sentencing to July 14, 2026.
Kpandoyo told the court that he had gone to a drinking spot to consume alcohol when the child approached him.
He said he gave the boy some money, took him home, and could not remember what happened afterwards because he was intoxicated.
Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Patience Mario, assisted by Chief Inspector Jacob Nyarko, led the prosecution.
The prosecution said the complainant, Mr Bismark Gbago, is a 52-year-old painter residing at New Legon in Accra.
The victim’s mother, Ms Patience Ablordefey Afefa, is a 25-year-old hairdresser living at Kpedze in the Volta Region with the victim, a Kindergarten One pupil.
The prosecution said Kpandoyo also resided at New Legon, where he worked as a mason.
It said the victim went missing at Kpedze on July 1, 2026, at about 18:00 hours.
On July 3, at about 6:30pm, the complainant reported to the New Legon Police that he had found the four-year-old boy wandering around the area and that the child was unable to identify his home.
The prosecution said that on July 4, at about 4 p.m., the complainant informed the Police that after announcements were made within the community, Kpandoyo came forward claiming that the boy was his son.
The complainant and Kpandoyo subsequently went to the police Station to identify the child.
However, Kpandoyo was unable to produce the child’s birth certificate or lead the Police to the child’s mother.
Later that day, the police received a flyer bearing the name and telephone numbers of the victim’s mother, together with the child’s photograph, indicating that he had gone missing from Kpedze.
The police contacted the victim’s mother and asked her to report to the New Legon Police Station with the child’s birth certificate and weighing card because another person was claiming to be the child’s parent.
On July 6, the victim’s mother and her relatives reported to the Police Station and stated that they did not know Kpandoyo.
During investigations, Kpandoyo admitted in his cautioned statement that the victim was not his child.
He further confessed that while working at Kpedze, he stole the boy and brought him to Accra. –GNA
