Is in utero exposure to maternal socioeconomic disadvantage related to offspring ovarian reserve in adulthood?

• Main Authors: Maria E. Bleil (Author), Paul English (Author), Jhaqueline Valle (Author), Nancy F. Woods (Author), Kyle D. Crowder (Author), Steven E. Gregorich (Author), Marcelle I. Cedars (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2018-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
• Online Access: Connect to this object online.

Abstract Background Because the ovarian follicle pool is established in utero, adverse exposures during this period may be especially impactful on the size and health of the initial follicle endowment, potentially shaping trajectories of ovarian follicle loss and the eventual onset of menopause. Bui...