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   infertile

   /ɪnˈfəːtʌɪl/

   adjective

   • 1. (of a person, animal, or plant) unable to reproduce itself; unable to have young: "infertile couples are offered specialist advice" Similar sterilebarrenchildlessinfecundOpposite fertile
   • ▪ (of land) unable to sustain crops or vegetation: "barren and infertile soils" Similar barrennon-fertileunfruitfulunproductivenon-productiveuncultivatablelifelesssterileimpoverishedaridrare:unfructuousOpposite fertile

   Word Origin late 16th century: from French, or from late Latin infertilis, from in- ‘not’ + fertilis (see fertile).

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   What does infertility mean?

   • Infertility is when a couple cannot get pregnant (conceive) despite having regular unprotected sex. Around 1 in 7 couples may have difficulty conceiving. More than 8 out of 10 couples, where the woman is under 40, will conceive naturally within a year if they have regular unprotected sex (every 2 or 3 days).

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   What is infertility & why is it a problem?

   • » British Fertility Society What is infertility? Infertility (often called subfertility) is a disease of the reproductive system defined by the failure to achieve a pregnancy after 12 months or more of regular unprotected sex (without contraception) between a man and a woman. Around 9 to 15% of couples will have fertility problems.

   What is infertility? | British Fertility Society

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   What is primary infertility?

   • Infertility is "a disease of the reproductive system defined by the failure to achieve a clinical pregnancy after 12 months or more of regular unprotected sexual intercourse (and there is no other reason, such as breastfeeding or postpartum amenorrhoea). Primary infertility is infertility in a couple who have never had a child.

   Infertility - Wikipedia

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   Is infertility preventable?

   • Infertility is a disease of the male or female reproductive system defined by the failure to achieve a pregnancy after 12 months or more of regular unprotected sexual intercourse. Infertility may occur due to male, female or unexplained factors. Some causes of infertility are preventable.

   Infertility - World Health Organization (WHO)

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3. www.nhs.uk › conditions › infertilityInfertility - NHS

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   Infertility is when a couple cannot get pregnant despite having regular unprotected sex. Learn about the common causes, how to get help, and the different types of fertility treatments available from the NHS.

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   • Diagnosis

     More than 8 in 10 couples, where the woman is under 40, will...

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4. www.who.int › news-room › fact-sheetsInfertility - World Health Organization (WHO)

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   May 22, 2024 · Infertility is a disease of the reproductive system defined by the failure to achieve a pregnancy after 12 months of regular unprotected sex. It can be caused by various factors in either the male or female, and affects millions of people worldwide. Learn about the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of infertility, and the challenges and rights of people with infertility.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › infertileINFERTILE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Infertile means not able to produce young or not good for growing crops. Learn more about the word, its synonyms, related topics, and usage examples from the Cambridge Dictionary.

6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › InfertilityInfertility - Wikipedia

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   Infertility is the inability to conceive a child after one year of unprotected sex. It can be caused by various factors, such as age, hormonal imbalance, or blocked fallopian tubes. Learn more about the diagnosis, treatment and psychological impact of infertility.

7. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › infertileInfertile Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Infertile means not fertile or productive, especially incapable of or unsuccessful in achieving pregnancy. Learn the synonyms, examples, word history, and medical definition of infertile from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

8. www.britishfertilitysociety.org.uk › fei › what-isWhat is infertility? - British Fertility Society

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   Apr 24, 2023 · Infertility (often called subfertility) is a disease of the reproductive system defined by the failure to achieve a pregnancy after 12 months or more of regular unprotected sex (without contraception) between a man and a woman.

9. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › infertilityInfertility - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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   Infertility is the medical term for not getting pregnant despite having frequent, unprotected sex for at least a year. Learn about the possible causes, diagnosis and treatment options for male and female infertility.