GS2The Hindu · Editorial
Why more Indian couples are being diagnosed with secondary infertility
Indian couples are reporting more cases of difficulty conceiving a later pregnancy after an earlier live birth.
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Samachar Pathshala Desk
Published 9 Jul 2026 · 2 min
What happened
The article focuses on secondary infertility, meaning difficulty conceiving or carrying a pregnancy after already having had a baby. It argues that the condition is becoming more common in India and cites analysis of National Family Health Survey data showing a rise from about one-fifth of couples in the early 1990s to roughly 28.6% by 2015–16.
Why the problem is rising
The UPSC angle
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Secondary infertility as a public health and social issue
UPSC may ask how delayed marriage, changing fertility patterns, and male-factor infertility alter reproductive health needs. The issue also fits questions on health awareness, stigma, and the need for timely diagnosis and equitable access to fertility care.