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Age-associated changes in cumulus cells and follicular fluid: the local oocyte microenvironment as a determinant of gamete quality
4 Jan 2022
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The ovary is the first organ to age in humans with functional decline evident already in women in their early 30s. Reproductive aging is characterized by a decrease in oocyte quantity and quality, which is associated with an increase in infertility, spontaneous abortions, and birth defects. Reproductive aging also has implications for overall health due to decreased endocrinological output. Understanding the...
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