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infertility

American  
[in-fer-til-i-tee] / ˌɪn fərˈtɪl ɪ ti /

noun

plural

infertilities

  1. the condition or fact of being infertile or unproductive.

  2. Pathology. the condition of being unable to conceive or bear children, or any of various subtypes of this condition depending on specific cause.

infertility Scientific  
/ ĭn′fər-tĭl′ĭ-tē /

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

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Infertility is caused by a multitude of different factors, Dr. Rachel Jensen, ACOG’s Darney-Landy fellow, told Salon.

From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026

Infertility due to aging is a tough problem to solve.

From Slate • Sep. 18, 2024

Infertility is a widespread problem: worldwide, one in eight couples fail to fulfil their desire to have children within a year -- or even at all.

From Science Daily • Feb. 16, 2024

Infertility, which affects about one in seven couples, wreaks a devastating toll on mental health, relationships, finances and careers, according to Dr Catherine Hill, chief executive of Fertility Network UK.

From BBC • May 28, 2023

Infertility and prenatal mortality account for at least 40 per cent of the eggs laid, according to laboratory findings.

From Natural History of the Ornate Box Turtle, Terrapene ornata ornata Agassiz by Legler, John M.

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