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  1. Infertility - Overview

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    Inability to conceive, despite frequent and unprotected intercourse for at least a year.
    Condition Highlight
    Urgent medical attention is usually recommended by healthcare providers
    How common is condition?
    Very common (More than 3 million cases per year in US)
    Is condition treatable?
    Treatable by a medical professional
    Does diagnosis require lab test or imaging?
    Doesn't require lab test or imaging
    Time taken for recovery
    Can last several years or be lifelong
    Condition Highlight
    Common for ages 35-50
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    Causes

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    Infertility can be caused due to various factors.

    In men

    • Low sperm count due to conditions like diabetes or hormonal variations
    • Sexual problems like premature ejaculation, erectile dysfunction
    • Overexposure to certain chemicals
    • Smoking
    • Certain medications

    In women

    • Ovulation disorders due to variations in hormones
    • Uterine abnormalities
    • Endometriosis - thickening of the Uterine walls
    • Overweight
    • Infections that are sexually transmitted
    • Being exposed to certain types of chemicals

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    Symptoms

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    Seek immediate medical attention if you experience symptoms.

    The major symptom is not being able to conceive. But certain conditions and changes are indications of infertility.

    In men

    • Less hair growth of beard, mustache or on chest
    • Change in the Sexual desires
    • Problems in relation to ejaculation and erections
    • Testicles which are small and firm
    • Pain, lump or swelling that may be experienced in the testicles

    In women

    • Abnormal menstruation
    • Excessive facial hair growth
    • Loss or thinning of hair
    • Obesity

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    Treatment

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    Treatment depends on various factors such as underlying cause, couple's age and health. Various assisted conception techniques are available.

    Medication

    Hormone therapy: Improves sperm count

    Clomiphene citrate

    Ovarian stimulator: To regulate ovulation.

    Clomiphene

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    Diagnosis

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    One or more of these tests may be recommended by your medical provider.
    Diagnosis involve questions on the couple's sexual habits and patterns followed by lab test for both the man and the woman. Tests for men include - Semen analysis, hormone test and genetic test. For women, ovulation testing, hysterosalpingography and hormone testing.

    Common tests & procedures

    Semen analysis: Analysis of semen sample indicate the health of the semen.

    Hormone test: A blood test to check the levels of male hormones.

    Genetic test: To check any genetic defect.

    Ovulation test: A blood test to check the levels of hormones.

    Hysterosalpingography: An X-ray is taken after injecting the X-ray contrast into the uterus, to check the structure of the uterus, fallopian tube.

    Hormone test: A blood test to detect any other conditions causing infertility.

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    Source: Focus Medica. For informational purposes only. Consult a medical professional for advice. | Disclaimer: Opinions are from external health professionals and should not be considered as Microsoft's opinion or a substitute for professional help. Consult a health professional for medical advice.
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    What does infertilis mean?
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    in·fer·tile
    [inˈfərdl]
    adjective
    infertile (adjective)
    1. (of a person, animal, or plant) unable to reproduce:
      "infertile couples are offered specialist advice"
      • (of land) unable to sustain crops or vegetation:
        "barren and infertile soils"
    Origin
    late 16th century: from French, or from late Latin infertilis, from in- ‘not’ + fertilis (see fertile).
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    Similar and Opposite Words
    adjective
    1. (of a person, animal, or plant) unable to reproduce:
      sterile
      barren
      childless
      infecund
      Opposite:
      fertile
     

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    What does infertility mean?
    Infertility is the inability of an animal or plant to reproduce by natural means. It is usually not the natural state of a healthy adult, except notably among certain eusocial species (mostly haplodiploid insects).

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    What are the reasons for infertility for a COUPLE?

    Dr. Mayank Saxena

    Doctor of Medicine (MBBS) · 1 years of exp

    There can be several reasons for infertility for both male and females. Causes of infertility in female can include hormonal imbalances, structural abnormality of the reproductive organs, etc. Male fertility can be caused due to oligospermia or due to disorders like erectile dysfunction or premature ejaculation, etc. Some of these causes are treatable while others are not.
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    What does infertilis mean?
    Relating to soil or land that is not capable of supporting or is unfavorable to the growth of plants. From the Latin word infertilis, dating back to 1590–1600. See in- 3, fertile Somatic cells are easier to capture compared to reproductive ones, especially for infertile or juvenile animals.

    INFERTILE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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    What is infertile adjective?
    (of people, animals and plants) not able to have babies or produce young Want to learn more? (of land) not able to produce good crops opposite fertile Definition of infertile adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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  3. Merriam Webster
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  4. Mayo Clinic
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    Infertility - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

  5. WHO
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    Infertility - World Health Organization (WHO)

    WEBMay 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 …

  6. Wikipedia
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    Infertility - Wikipedia

  7. Cleveland Clinic
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    Infertility: Types, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment

  8. Mayo Clinic
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    Female infertility - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic

  9. Cambridge Dictionary
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    INFERTILE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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    INFERTILE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

  12. Healthline
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    Everything You Need to Know About Infertility

    WEBFeb 4, 2019 · Definition of infertility. A diagnosis of infertility means you haven’t been able to get pregnant after a year of trying. If you’re a woman over 35, it means you haven’t been...

  13. Johns Hopkins Medicine
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    Infertility - Johns Hopkins Medicine

    WEBInfertility is a problem of the reproductive system. It affects the body's ability to reproduce. It could be caused by a problem with the man’s system, the woman’s system, or both. For a pregnancy, the following must …

  14. Medical News Today
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    Infertility: Causes, diagnosis, risks, and treatments - Medical …

  15. Collins Dictionary
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    INFERTILE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

  16. Oxford Learner's Dictionaries
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  17. Vocabulary.com
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  18. Cambridge Dictionary
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    INFERTILITY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

  19. WHO
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    Infertility - World Health Organization (WHO)

  20. Collins Dictionary
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    INFERTILE definition in American English - Collins Online Dictionary

  21. Mayo Clinic
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    Male infertility - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

  22. Cambridge Dictionary
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    INFERTILITY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

  23. Psychology Today
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    The Emotional Trauma of Perinatal Loss | Psychology Today

  24. Sequoia
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    California Mandates Infertility & IVF Coverage – Sequoia

  25. Cambridge Dictionary
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    INFERTILE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

  26. Cambridge Dictionary
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    infertile | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary