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Ovarian function is central to female fertility, and several genome-wide association studies (GWAS) have been carried out to elucidate the genetic background of traits and disorders that reflect and affect ovarian physiology. While GWAS have been successful in reporting numerous genetic associations and highlighting involved pathways relevant to reproductive aging, for ovarian disorders, such as premature ovarian insufficiency and polycystic ovary syndrome, research has lagged behind due to insufficient study sample size. Novel approaches to study design and analysis methods that help to fit GWAS findings into biological context will improve our knowledge about genetics governing ovarian function in fertility and disease, and provide input for clinical tools and better patient management.

Original publication

DOI

10.1016/j.tem.2016.04.011

Type

Journal article

Journal

Trends Endocrinol Metab

Publication Date

07/2016

Volume

27

Pages

516 - 528

Keywords

menopause, ovarian reserve, polycystic ovary syndrome, premature ovarian insufficiency, Aging, Animals, Biological Specimen Banks, Female, Genome-Wide Association Study, Humans, Menopause, Ovarian Reserve, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome