Ovarian ageing and the impact on female fertility
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Authors
Vollenhoven, Beverley
Hunt, Sarah
Issue Date
2018-11-22
Type
Article
Language
en_US
Keywords
Assisted Reproductive Technology , Ovarian Ageing , Female Fertility
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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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Citation
Vollenhoven, B., & Hunt, S. (2018). Ovarian ageing and the impact on female fertility. F1000Research, 7, F1000 Faculty Rev-1835. https://doi.org/10.12688/f1000research.16509.1
Publisher
F1000Research