infertility

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Recent Examples of infertility Testosterone therapy suppresses the body's production of sperm and, in some cases, can lead to permanent infertility. Will Stone, NPR, 10 Aug. 2026 The idea is devastating for Annie and Connor’s adoptive father Steven (Jay Duplass), whose infertility led to the adoption of the twins, until Ramona connects the dots that her colorblindness could be a result of Steven’s. Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2026 The couple struggled with infertility and recurring pregnancy loss before deciding to look into foster care and adoption routes. Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026 That barrier has now fallen, opening up new treatments for male infertility. Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 23 July 2026 Reviews link it to obesity, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, along with infertility, mood disorders and impaired cognitive function. Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026 Bleeding gums during pregnancy is very common, affecting about 40% to 75% of pregnant people to varying degrees, says Dan Nayot, MD, a reproductive endocrinologist, infertility specialist, and chief medical officer at Bird&Be. Sherri Gordon, Parents, 20 July 2026 This condition, present in up to one in eight premenopausal women, is associated multiple systemic issues, including irregular periods, ovarian cysts and infertility. Nina Shapiro, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026 Many doctors also urge men to be cautious about taking TRT, which can stall sperm production and cause infertility. Dominique Mosbergen, Time, 17 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for infertility
barrenness
Noun
  • Shunammite, once so determined to get her period, is staring down the possibility of barrenness and, in Gilead, that means spinsterhood.
    Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 27 May 2026
  • Clearly, her absurd office dredged its barrenness from her.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026

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“Infertility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infertility. Accessed 14 Aug. 2026.

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