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Melatonin Alleviates Sleep Disturbance-Induced Ovarian Reserve Decline by Suppressing NLRP3-Mediated Pyroptosis in Granulosa Cells.

Journal of pineal research·July 1, 2026·PMID 42216928

Why it matters

It provides a mechanistic explanation for the clinical association between poor sleep and diminished ovarian reserve, and identifies melatonin as a targeted intervention that may help preserve fertility in affected women.

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