Pathologic Function
infertility
in·fer·til·i·ty [ in-fer-tih-lih-tee ]
Subclass of:
Genital Diseases
Also called:
Sterility
Definitions related to infertility:
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A reduced or absent capacity to reproduce.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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Inability to conceive for at least one year after trying and having unprotected sex. Causes of female infertility include endometriosis, fallopian tubes obstruction, and polycystic ovary syndrome. Causes of male infertility include abnormal sperm production or function, blockage of the epididymis, blockage of the ejaculatory ducts, hypospadias, exposure to pesticides, and health related issues.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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Infertility means not being able to become pregnant after a year of trying. If a woman can get pregnant but keeps having miscarriages or stillbirths, that's also called infertility. Infertility is fairly common. After one year of having unprotected sex, about 15 percent of couples are unable to get pregnant. About a third of the time, infertility can be traced to the woman. In another third of cases, it is because of the man. The rest of the time, it is because of both partners or no cause can be found. There are treatments that are specifically for men or for women. Some involve both partners. Drugs, assisted reproductive technology, and surgery are common treatments. Happily, many couples treated for infertility go on to have babies. NIH: National Institute of Child Health and Human DevelopmentMedlinePlusU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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The inability to produce children.NCI Dictionary of Cancer TermsU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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Infertility is usually defined as inability of a couple to conceive after 1 year of unprotected intercourse. Infertility is defined as a disease by the World Health Organization (WHO).Merck & Co., Inc., 2020
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Infertility is the failure to conceive (regardless of cause) after 1 year of unprotected intercourse. This condition affects approximately 10-15% of reproductive-aged couples.WebMD, 2019
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If you and your partner are struggling to have a baby, you're not alone. In the United States, 10% to 15% of couples are infertile. Infertility is defined as not being able to get pregnant despite having frequent, unprotected sex for at least a year for most couples.Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
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Infertility, the inability of a couple to conceive and reproduce. Infertility is defined as the failure to conceive after one year of regular intercourse without contraception or the inability of a woman to carry a pregnancy to a live birth. Infertility can affect either the male or the female and...Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc., 2020
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