When Fatherhood Feels Out of Reach: Six Nigerian Men on Infertility

Six Nigerian men open up about the moment they learned they might never have children. From teenage varicocele diagnoses to low sperm counts and past infections, each story shows how infertility shook their sense of self and tested their marriages. One man saved for treatment abroad while his wife’s parents looked on with pity. Another endured IVF heartbreak before accepting adoption and caring for a teen nephew who now acts out. Others grappled with self-blame, divorce, or hiding their diagnosis as friends made jokes. Through tears, therapy, and faith, these men reveal the strain infertility places on intimacy, confidence, and family expectations. They share the choices they made and the hope that keeps them moving forward.

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