subfertility
[/ˌsʌbˈfɜːrtɪlɪti/]
nounpl: subfertilities
subfertilidade
1. Reduced fertility or the condition of having difficulty conceiving children, but not complete infertility; the state of being less fertile than normal
The couple was diagnosed with subfertility after trying to conceive for over a year.
O casal foi diagnosticado com subfertilidade após tentar engravidar por mais de um ano.
2. In medical contexts, a condition where pregnancy is possible but takes longer to achieve than expected
Subfertility can result from hormonal imbalances, structural abnormalities, or lifestyle factors.
A subfertilidade pode resultar de desequilíbrios hormonais, anomalias estruturais ou fatores relacionados ao estilo de vida.
Subfertility is an increasingly common medical concern in both Brazil and the USA, reflecting delayed childbearing and lifestyle factors. In Brazil, discussions around fertility issues are becoming more open due to increased access to reproductive medicine and fertility clinics, particularly in urban centers like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. The term is widely used in medical contexts but remains somewhat sensitive in social conversations.
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