Journal of Shandong University (Health Sciences) ›› 2019, Vol. 57 ›› Issue (2): 23-28.doi: 10.6040/j.issn.1671-7554.0.2018.1420

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Risk factors affecting fertility and strategies for advanced age fertility

SUN Mei, CUI Wenjuan   

  1. Center for Reproductive Medicine, Shandong University;
    National Research Center for Assisted Reproductive Technology and Reproductive Genetics;
    The Key Laboratory for Reproductive Endocrinology(Shandong University)Ministry of Education;
    Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Jinan 250021, Shandong, China
  • Published:2022-09-27

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Abstract: The factors that affecting fertility are very complex. Age growth is the most irresistible factor for fertility decline. Other factors, including heredity, environment, psychosocial status and lifestyle, also accelerate the damage of fertility. With the progress of science and technology, many indicators were employed for fertility assessment. It is suggested that men and women at childbearing age, especially elderly couples, should timely accept fertility assessment to eliminate pregnancy-related risks, and correctly choose assisted reproductive technology or egg donation, and understand the upper limit of ART age.

Key words: Age, Fertility, Influencing factors, Fertility assessment, Advanced age fertility, In vitro fertilization

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  • R711.6
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