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Fertility Glossary

Egg quality

How likely an egg is to fertilise and develop into a healthy embryo.

IVF & treatment

Egg quality cannot be measured directly before fertilisation. It declines with age, largely because of chromosomal errors. Clinics infer it from how embryos develop.

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Last reviewed: 23 September 2026. Written by the Antega Editorial Team. General information only — always follow the advice of your own clinic, doctor or pharmacist.

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