Women who carry the gene that increases their risk of breast cancer and ovarian cancer may also have a higher risk for infertility. “Women in their mid-30s who carry the BRCA1 mutation have, on average, ovarian reserves similar to those of non-carriers who are two years older.” Scientists in Australia and at St. Andrews university […]
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