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.

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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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Other Word Forms

• anti-infertility adjective

Example Sentences

It’s a tender, bizarro reckoning with marriage, infertility and friendship, among life’s other illusions.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Diamond said that in the company’s clinical research on men with male-factor infertility, findings showed its male prenatals significantly boosted sperm motility, or how well the sperm moves.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

She added: "This is going to last her a lifetime and if it's not well managed, she can have long lasting adverse effects from infertility to other diseases, such as higher risk of cancer."

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

But as much as Sarah’s plight with infertility is relatable, other moments in the story took more work to get there, like the moment where Abraham talks with God.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

They were pioneers in the field of infertility treatments, and were responsible for the first test-tube baby born in the United States.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot

Related Words

• impotence