Wednesday, April 7, 2010 as of 11:14 AM ET
Infertility primarily refers to the biological inability of a person to contribute to conception. Infertility may also refer to the state of a woman who is unable to carry a pregnancy to full term.
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When it comes to birth control, numerous options are available to women to help them regulate their menstrual cycle and prevent ovulation.
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