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How does age affect fertility?

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How does age affect fertility?

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A woman's age can have a significant impact on fertility. That's because her eggs get older as she does. In this video, obstetrician and gynecologist Evelyn Minaya, M.D., discusses other ways in which age affects fertility.

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