Conception is more difficult as women age because ______.
A) the body requires a minimum level of ova reserves
B) the uterus becomes less hospitable to implantation with age
C) extra ova will most likely be released every month
D) prior pregnancies interfere with ovulation

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As women age, the number and quality of their ova declines. This means that there is a smaller pool of viable eggs available for fertilization, making conception more difficult. Additionally, there is a higher risk of genetic abnormalities in the remaining ova. The uterus may also become less hospitable over time, but this is a secondary factor compared to the decline in ova reserves. The other two options (C and D) are not accurate reasons for why conception is more difficult as women age.

Conception Is More Difficult as Women Age Because ______