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Reproductive Health Impacts

Meaning

Reproductive health impacts are the measurable physiological and clinical effects that various factors, including hormonal status, environmental exposures, or medical interventions, have on the functionality of the male and female reproductive systems. These impacts encompass a broad spectrum of outcomes, such as changes in fertility, menstrual cycle regularity, gamete quality, and the incidence of reproductive disorders like Polycystic Ovary Syndrome or hypogonadism. Evaluating these impacts is essential in clinical endocrinology, as reproductive function serves as a sensitive barometer for overall systemic and hormonal balance.