Confounding all conventional wisdom, the fertility rate in the Islamic Republic of Iran fell from around 7.0 births per woman in the early 1980s to 1.9 births p

This series focuses on population studies carried out by the United Nations, its specialized agencies and other organizations. This issue deals with the guideli

A fresh look at Iranian popular culture and women's role within this prior to the 1979 Revolution.

Fertility rates and population growth influence economic development. The marked declines in fertility seen in some developing nations have been accompanied by

These essays examine the global impact of infertility as a major reproductive health issue, one that has profoundly affected the lives of countless women and me