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Major structures and hormones involved in the initiation of pregnancy. Also seen, at right, is the development of an egg cell (ovum) from follicle to embryo.
Research indicates that men born with a low birth weight are more likely to experience male infertility compared to those born with an average weight for their gestational age. While the specific biological mechanisms underlying this association remain a subject of study, low birth weight is recognized as a factor that may correlate with increased risks for various health conditions later in life.12