Stresses on Female Mice Impair Oocyte Developmental Potential: Effects of Stress Severity and Duration on Oocytes at the Growing Follicle Stage

摘要

Aim: Although previous studies found that 1-time acute stress applied during follicle maturation impaired oocyte competence, it is unknown whether repeated chronic stress, which is known to cause animal behavioral adaptation, would damage oocytes when applied during follicle growth.