Fertility and age
Open Access
- 1 January 2010
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Medknow in Journal of Human Reproductive Sciences
- Vol. 3 (3), 121-123
- https://doi.org/10.4103/0974-1208.74152
Abstract
The changing social scenario together with economic growth and an increase in job opportunities has to a great extent reduced gender inequality and has resulted in more and more older women seeking help from infertility clinics. Fertility and aging have always been closely linked and the age of the female partner remains the single most important factor in predicting success with treatment. Although tests for the ovarian reserve are an important informative tool and are helpful in selecting treatment options, they are poor predictors of the outcome.Keywords
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