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  • The Apolipoprotein E (ApoE) gene is polymorphic with alleles ApoE2, ApoE3, and ApoE4.
  • The ApoE4 allele is linked to higher cholesterol and increased risk of metabolic diseases.
  • Lipids are vital for steroid hormones and ovarian function, potentially linking ApoE4 to fertility.

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  • To investigate if different Apolipoprotein E (ApoE) genotypes influence reproductive history in women.
  • To test the hypothesis that the ApoE4 allele may be associated with enhanced fertility.

Main Methods:

  • Study included 360 postreproductive women (aged 45-92) from a Polish rural population.
  • General linear models analyzed reproductive traits (age at menarche, first reproduction, number of children, interbirth interval, last reproduction) across ApoE genotypes.

Main Results:

  • No significant differences were found in reproductive history parameters among women with different ApoE genotypes.
  • The study did not find evidence supporting an association between ApoE4 and reproductive success.

Conclusions:

  • Contrary to some prior research, this study found no reproductive advantage for ApoE4 carriers in this population.
  • ApoE4's reproductive benefits might be conditional on specific environmental or lifestyle factors, like pathogen load or diet.