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Fertility Glossary

Secondary infertility

Difficulty conceiving after a previous pregnancy.

Fertility basics

Secondary infertility applies when someone has been pregnant before — whatever the outcome — but is now having difficulty conceiving. Causes can differ from those at the time of the earlier pregnancy, and it deserves the same investigation and support.

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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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