Which of the following statements about aging of the reproductive system in women is true?
A) Success of reproductive technologies drops sharply around age 30.
B) The uterus shows consistent changes from the late thirties through the forties.
C) A certain level of reserve ova in the ovaries is necessary for conception.
D) Women whose ova reserve is too low do not have normal menstrual cycles.

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As women age, the number and quality of ova in the ovaries declines, making it more difficult to conceive. A certain level of reserve ova is necessary for conception. The success of reproductive technologies may also decrease with age, but it does not sharply drop at age 30. The uterus undergoes changes as women age, but it is not a consistent pattern from the late thirties through the forties. Women with low ova reserve may still have normal menstrual cycles.

Which of the Following Statements About Aging of the Reproductive