Which physiological effect results when ovarian reserve declines?

💡 Explanation

Reduced oocyte quantity leads to erratic hormone secretion, causing cycle irregularity because the follicle stimulating pathways destabilize. This hormonal variation therefore leads menstrual irregularity, rather than stable cycles or other physiological adaptations like lean mass increases or bone density shifts.

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