Ovaries Appear to Develop an Incredible Second Role After Menopause
New research suggests the ovaries may transition to a role in immunity following the end of reproductive function.
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📍 How it ended
A US study suggested that ovaries may take on a second role or career shift, potentially involving an immune function, after menopause. Other reports noted that age-related changes reshape the ovary before reproductive cycles cease.
The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.
Epilogue added 15d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
Recent reports indicate that the ovaries undergo reshaping due to aging well before reproductive functions cease. There is emerging evidence suggesting that these organs may develop a secondary role related to immunity after menopause.
Coverage from ScienceAlert and India Today emphasizes this potential shift in function, while Medical Xpress focuses on how aging alters the ovary. Research into slowing ovarian aging has also received an ERC Advanced Grant, as noted by Universiteit Leiden.
Future developments will likely center on the findings of the ERC-funded research regarding the slowing of ovarian aging and further investigation into the specific nature of the post-menopausal immunity role.
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Quick answers
What happens to the ovaries after menopause?
Coverage suggests they may develop a second role related to immunity.
When does the aging process reshape the ovary?
According to Medical Xpress, aging reshapes the ovary long before reproductive function ends.
Is there funding for further research into this area?
Yes, Universiteit Leiden reports that an ERC Advanced Grant has been awarded for research into slowing ovarian aging.
Coverage (9)
- The ovaries may play a 'second role' even after a woman goes through menopause. GIGAZINE · 21d ago
- The ovaries may play a 'second role' even after a woman goes through menopause. GIGAZINE · 21d ago
- What do ovaries do after menopause? New US study says they make a career shift ThePrint · 21d ago
- Ovaries Might Take on an Immune Function After Menopause Nautilus | Science · 21d ago
- Age-Related Changes in the Ovary Emerge Before Reproductive Cycles Cease Technology Networks · 21d ago
- Aging reshapes the ovary long before reproductive function ends Medical Xpress · 21d ago
- Do ovaries take on a new immunity role after menopause? India Today · 21d ago
- ERC Advanced Grant for research into slowing ovarian ageing Universiteit Leiden · 21d ago
- Ovaries Appear to Develop an Incredible Second Role After Menopause ScienceAlert · 21d ago
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