infertile

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Tens of thousands of people, including infertile and same-sex couples, have had babies through the technological advances of in vitro fertilization and the willingness of surrogates to carry those children.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 28, 2025

Carrillo, 46, had been told by doctors years ago that she was infertile.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 12, 2025

After these infernos, invasive grasses often took over in hardened, infertile soils.

From Salon • Apr. 30, 2025

A hysterectomy would leave Emily infertile and prompt the menopause, which in turn could increase her risk of osteoporosis, heart disease and dementia.

From BBC • Nov. 16, 2024

In contrast, Australia has by far the oldest, most infertile, most nutrient-leached soils of any continent, because of Australia’s little volcanic activity and its lack of high mountains and glaciers.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond