Why Might PCOS Delay Ovarian Aging?
Scientists believe the answer may lie in ovarian reserve.
Women with PCOS often possess a higher number of immature follicles in their ovaries compared with women without the condition.
Although these follicles frequently fail to mature and ovulate efficiently during younger reproductive years, they may represent a larger overall ovarian reserve.
Researchers hypothesize that this larger follicle pool could contribute to a slower depletion of ovarian resources over time.
In essence, ovaries that initially appear dysfunctional may ultimately preserve reproductive capacity longer than expected.
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