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Dictionary definition of infertility infertile –adjective not fertile; unproductive; sterile; barren Origin: 1590–1600; < Latin infertilis. infertility, noun http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/infertility Organisation Definition of infertility NICE 2004 Failure to conceive after regular unprotected sexual intercourse for 2 years in the absence of known reproductive pathology ASRM 2008 Failure to achieve a successful pregnancy after 12 months or more of regular unprotected intercourse. International Committee for Monitoring Assisted Reproductive Technology & WHO 2009 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. Demographic definition Inability of a non-contracepting, sexually active woman to have a live birth 08 5
