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How does a woman tell her fiancé about her chronic illness (scoliosis treated with a brace), especially when she doesn't know the extent of its impact on childbearing, and how can she satisfy her conscience and ensure the future success of her marital life? And is it a religious obligation to inform the fiancé's family about this?

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You are not required to inform the suitor about your illness, the severity of which on fertility you do not know. However, it is better to disclose congenital defects before marriage to avoid disputes and increase harmony. You are not required to inform the suitor's family.

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