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Age, menstrual cycle, sports: Factors influencing fertility

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Lea Albrecht
August 2, 2022

Whether you just want to have fun or are trying for a baby ― it's all about fertility. Here's what age has to do with fertility, how you can know how fertile you are and how you can increase your chances of getting pregnant.

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