March 20, 2026 · Fertility and sterility · DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2026.03.022

Epigenetic clock timing in the endometrium of women undergoing IVF

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The authors aimed to evaluate endometrial epigenetic age acceleration (EEAA) in women undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) by comparing epigenetic and chronological ages using Horvath's DNA-methylation-based clock. They found that the average endometrial epigenetic age was significantly higher than chronological age, with the most pronounced acceleration observed in younger women. This suggests that EEAA may serve as a potential biomarker for assessing endometrial health and fertility potential, warranting further research into its clinical implications.

Nataly Del Aguila, Francisco Jose Sanz, Patricia Sebastian-Leon, Mónica Romeu, Asunta Martinez-Martinez, Antonio Parraga-Leo, Ana Monzó, Maria Del Carmen Vidal, Immaculada Sanchez-Ribas, Marcos Ferrando, Rebeca Esteve-Moreno, Antonio Pellicer, Patricia Diaz-Gimeno

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