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  • Reproductive biology and developmental science.
  • Maternal and fetal health research.

Background:

  • The periconception period, from gamete maturation to implantation, is critical for mammalian embryo development.
  • Historically, its precise definition has been challenging, encompassing gamete transport, fertilization, and early embryonic stages.
  • Recent advances highlight the profound influence of parental factors on periconception outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review major advancements in understanding the periconception period over the last two decades.
  • To emphasize the critical role of parental health, diet, and habits in early embryonic development and implantation.

Main Methods:

  • Review of recent scientific literature and key research findings.
  • Synthesis of advances in reproductive science and developmental biology.
  • Focus on the impact of parental preconception status on embryo fitness.

Main Results:

  • The periconception period is now understood to be a dynamic phase highly sensitive to parental influences.
  • Parental health, nutritional status, and lifestyle choices in the months preceding conception are crucial.
  • These factors significantly affect oocyte and sperm quality, fertilization, and subsequent embryonic development and implantation.

Conclusions:

  • The fitness and wellbeing of mammalian embryos, including human, are intrinsically linked to parental preconception health.
  • Optimal parental health is paramount for successful periconception events, leading to healthier offspring.
  • Future research should continue to explore and address the multifaceted parental contributions to periconception success.