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Inflammation and Abnormal Ovarian Physiology
Although inflammation is required for normal folliculogenesis and ovulation, chronic inflammation caused by obesity, PCOS, poor diet or minimal physical activity impairs follicular dynamics and subsequent reproductive potential.
Abbreviations: CRP, c-reactive protein; FFAs, free fatty acids; PCOS, polycystic ovarian syndrome; ROS, reactive oxygen species; TNFα, tumor necrosis factor α; WBCs, white blood cells
