Number Of Eggs A Woman Has Predicts Heart Attack Risk, University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Study

The number of eggs in a woman's ovaries could tell a lot more than just how fertile she is. It may provide a window onto how fast her cells are ageing and, in particular, reflect her risk of developing heart disease. Women are born with all of their eggs and, throughout their life, the number they have declines. The onset of menopause is triggered by this decline. After menopause hits, the risk of heart disease increases.