Scientists find new clues to why female fertility declines with age

The Washington Post•January 9, 2026•general

Key Points:

New research is advancing understanding of why women's eggs deteriorate with age, a key issue in human reproduction.
It is well-established that aging eggs increase the risk of miscarriage and infertility due to chromosomal abnormalities.
Scientists aim to uncover the mechanisms behind egg aging to develop potential interventions to improve reproductive outcomes.