fertility drug

American

noun

Pharmacology.

a substance that enhances the ability to produce young.

fertility drug British

noun

any of a group of preparations used to stimulate ovulation in women hitherto infertile

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Etymology

Origin of fertility drug

First recorded in 1965–70

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fertility drug

In its own fact sheet, the White House estimated that the fertility drug discounts would save patients about $2,200 per cycle.

From Salon ● Oct. 19, 2025

However, that respect disappeared when news that Benn had returned an adverse finding for women's fertility drug clomifene was leaked on the Wednesday of fight week.

From BBC ● Apr. 22, 2025

Kalle Sauerland of Wasserman Boxing, which represents Eubank, said Benn tested positive for the female fertility drug clomifene at the end of August or beginning of September.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 5, 2022

Numerous studies conducted years before Oz’s show had shown that the fertility drug does not cause weight loss, redistribute fat or suppress hunger.

From Washington Post ● Oct. 3, 2022

At the time, Mathis explained he had been using a male fertility drug.

From Washington Times ● Oct. 25, 2017

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