Several studies have explored the frequency of infertility in underdeveloped and developing countries, such as Nigeria, and its potential impacts on the mental and physical well-being of affected individuals. This study aimed to sample the different opinions on the impact of sustainable development goals 3 (SDG3) on infertility among Nigerian women using different perspectives. Current literatures from different databases including Scopus, Web of Science, JSTOR, MEDLINE, PubMed, EMBASE, CINAHL, Google Scholar, etc. on the topic were searched online and reviewed. This perspective review revealed various factors contributing to the burden of infertility among Nigerian women, encompassing medical conditions, modifiable risk factors, environmental influences, physical and psychological stressors, and policy-related considerations. Socio-economic factors were also implicated in infertility within this population. As there were concordance and discordance in the sampled opinions on the impact of SDG3 on infertility among Nigerian women, addressing the burden of infertility among Nigerian women requires a multi-faceted approach including interventions aligned with SDG3.

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