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Fertility Glossary

Primary infertility

Difficulty conceiving when there has been no previous pregnancy.

Fertility basics

Primary infertility describes a person or couple who have not had a previous pregnancy and have been unable to conceive after a year of trying. It is a description, not a diagnosis of cause.

Last reviewed: 23 September 2026. Written by the Antega Editorial Team. General information only — always follow the advice of your own clinic, doctor or pharmacist.

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