The society has placed a burden on couples especially women during family planning. Before civilisation, a man was judged by not only his wealth and farmlands but by the gender of his children; such mentality is yet to change even in the peak of human civilisation.

The African culture has always viewed one sex as superior to the other. Some culture also considers one gender as an indirect source of income for the family.

Women are perceived as more emotional than men; thus, there is a common belief in Africa that women will always cater to their parents' needs when they are aged. Another African tradition stipulates that only men are eligible for inheritance in families.

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The above has made gender determination a hot topic in family planning. Many pregnant couples ask the same question when given an opportunity with a medical expert, "Are we having a boy or a girl?"

In vitro fertilisation (IVF) has given many infertile couples hope of bringing a new life into the world. In vitro fertilisation is a process of fertilisation where an egg is combined with sperm outside the body and the embryo (baby) which is formed from this fusion, is implanted into the woman's uterus.

Most cases of IVF allows the couples to choose the gender of their future baby, but it is highly expensive and cannot be afforded by many.

Gender selection using IVF is also restricted in many countries due to potential discrimination towards one gender. Some couples are against IVF in relation to ethics and religion......
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