infertility

/ 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.

Example Sentences

Chronic stress can inflict more serious damage to the immune system and make people more vulnerable to heart attacks, strokes, diabetes, infertility, clinical anxiety, depression and other ailments.

From Los Angeles Times

A Welsh government spokesperson said they recognised that infertility and waiting for treatment can have a significant impact on people’s mental health and wellbeing.

From BBC

Asked if she had any advice for others experiencing infertility, Byrne said she wished she had been kinder to herself.

From BBC

For Miss Roberts, the hope is that the film will "put a spotlight on the issues of infertility".

From BBC

Symptoms include severe to debilitating pain often in the pelvic area, fatigue, and heavy periods, and the condition is also associated with infertility.

From BBC

Related Words

• impotence