reproductive failure
[rɛprəˈdʌktɪv ˈfeɪljər]
nounpl: reproductive failures
falha reprodutiva
1. The inability to conceive or carry a pregnancy to term; the failure of the reproductive system to function properly for procreation
After years of trying, the couple was diagnosed with reproductive failure and sought fertility treatments.
Após anos de tentativas, o casal foi diagnosticado com falha reprodutiva e procurou tratamentos de fertilidade.
2. In medical contexts, the failure of reproductive organs or processes to perform their biological functions
The patient's reproductive failure was attributed to hormonal imbalances.
A falha reprodutiva da paciente foi atribuída a desequilíbrios hormonais.
3. In biology, the inability of an organism to successfully produce offspring
The study examined reproductive failure rates in endangered species.
O estudo examinou as taxas de falha reprodutiva em espécies ameaçadas de extinção.
In Brazilian and American medical contexts, this term is used clinically and sensitively when discussing fertility issues. In Brazil, where family planning and large families are culturally significant, reproductive failure discussions often involve consultation with gynecologists and reproductive endocrinologists. The term is neutral and medical in nature, distinguishing it from colloquial or stigmatizing language sometimes used in casual conversation.
Related Idioms & Phrases
struggle with reproductive failure
deal with reproductive failure
overcome reproductive failure
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