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Fertility Preservation in Patients with Severe Ovarian Dysfunction
Published on: March 25, 2021
Ovarian ageing and the impact on female fertility
Beverley Vollenhoven1,2,3, Sarah Hunt1,2,3
1Monash Health, Clayton, VIC, Australia.
Abstract:
Female fertility decreases with increasing age, a reflection of declining oocyte quantity and quality. The menopausal transition occurs when the oocyte quantity falls below a threshold level. The pattern of follicular depletion as well as the factors, timing and mechanisms surrounding both declining oocyte number and oocyte quality remain incompletely understood. Further studies are needed to examine the factors involved and develop predictive models and biomarkers to assist in the management of age-related subfertility. This review summarises the current knowledge addressing the ageing ovary and its impact on fertility.
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