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Assessing female fertility.

M C Hatch1

  • 1Division of Epidemiology, Columbia University, New York, NY 10032.

Reproductive Toxicology (Elmsford, N.Y.)
|January 1, 1988
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Concerns about rising infertility are not supported by secular trends, but delaying childbearing may delay conception. This review examines factors affecting fertility and methods to evaluate female reproductive health.

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Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Epidemiology
  • Environmental Health

Background:

  • Public concern suggests increasing infertility rates among American couples.
  • Secular trends do not currently support a widespread increase in infertility.
  • Delayed childbearing is a potential factor contributing to longer conception times.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review data on factors impacting human fertility and fecundity.
  • To discuss epidemiological methods for assessing female fertility.
  • To identify adverse influences on reproductive health.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of existing data on fertility factors.
  • Discussion of epidemiological tools and strategies.
  • Analysis of maternal age and occupational exposures.

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Main Results:

  • While overall trends may not show an increase, delayed childbearing is associated with longer time to conception.
  • Maternal age and occupational exposures are identified as key factors influencing fertility.
  • Epidemiological approaches are crucial for evaluating female fertility components.

Conclusions:

  • Deferring childbearing can lead to delays in achieving pregnancy.
  • Understanding and identifying adverse influences on fertility is essential.
  • Epidemiological strategies are vital for assessing and improving female reproductive health outcomes.