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What is the husband's right in the event of divorcing his wife who concealed from him undergoing an oophorectomy and the other ovary being afflicted with polycystic ovarian syndrome, and is he entitled to sue her family for their deception?

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It is recommended for a wife to inform her husband about her health conditions, such as infertility, but it is not obligatory for her or her family. The husband has no right to demand compensation for the concealment of infertility if he divorces her, and infertility is not considered a valid reason for annulment of marriage. If a man wishes to divorce his righteous wife, he should take his time. As for her rights after divorce, they include: maintenance and housing during the 'iddah (waiting period) if the divorce is revocable, mut'ah (compensatory gift), and deferred Mahr (dowry) if it is still owed by the husband.

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