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Which reproductive organs stop functioning at ages 45 to 50?

For women, the ovaries begin to significantly slow their function and cease releasing eggs between ages 45 and 55, a process known as perimenopause that leads to menopause. For men, there is a gradual decline in testosterone and sperm quality, but no definitive "stopping" of reproductive function during this age range. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the different paths of reproductive aging for both sexes.