infertility

1. The inability to achieve conception after persistent attempts over a given period of time, usually one year in humans.

Example Sentences

The technique could overcome infertility due to old age or disease, by using almost any cell in the body as the starting point for life.

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A call to “address the root causes of infertility” sounds innocuous enough.

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Irwin's story has reignited conversations worldwide about the condition which can cause severe pain and infertility, affecting about one in ten women.

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It’s a hateful lie, but it’s well-designed nonetheless to prey on people who are already feeling low about their infertility.

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Endometriosis is a common but debilitating condition where tissue similar to the womb lining grows outside the uterus, often causing severe pelvic pain and infertility.

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Related Words

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