Definition:
The ability to conceive and have children. Infertility is when a person’s fertility is diminished. A couple is typically suspected as being infertile if they are unable to get pregnant after 12 months of trying. There are many causes of infertility. Fertility treatments may be able to help a person who is infertile get pregnant.
Sterility is a complete lack of fertility, and should not be confused with infertility. A person who is sterile has no potential to produce offspring ever, while a person who is infertile may be able to get pregnant with treatment or over time.
