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infertility

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noun

Pronunciation

UK

  • /ɪnfɜːtˈɪlɪti/

US

  • /ˌɪnfərˈtɪlɪˌti/

Description

Infertility is not simply a delay. It means having trouble becoming pregnant after trying for a long time. It can affect both women and men, and it does not always mean that having a child is impossible. Sometimes the body needs treatment or extra help. In everyday life, the word often carries a lot of sadness, hope, and silence, because many people go through it quietly.

Examples

  1. 1

    Medical consultation

    After two years of trying to have a baby, they went to a doctor to talk about infertility.

  2. 2

    Ongoing struggle

    Many couples struggle with infertility for a long time before seeking help.

    • Pattern

      struggle with + problem

      have an ongoing difficult problem

  3. 3

    Fertility clinic

    The clinic offers testing, counseling, and treatment for infertility.

  4. 4

    Men and women

    He was surprised to learn that infertility can affect men as well as women.

  5. 5

    Personal experience

    She has spoken openly about her experience of infertility.

Forms and spellings

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Main spelling

  • infertilitynoun

Forms

  • infertilitiespluralnoun