Scientists discover an infuriating thing ovaries may start doing after menopause: study
New research suggests ovaries remain active after menopause, potentially shifting their role to the immune system.
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A new study indicates that ovaries do not simply cease function after menopause. Instead, they may remain active and potentially take on a role within the immune system after their tenure as reproductive organs ends.
Coverage from The Eastleigh Voice, Medical Xpress, and the New York Post emphasizes the discovery of this continued activity. MindBodyGreen further notes that ovaries begin the aging process prior to the onset of menopause.
Future developments may focus on how these findings open the door to new treatments, as noted in reports from The Eastleigh Voice.
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Quick answers
What happens to ovaries after menopause according to the study?
They may stay active and take on a job in the immune system.
When do ovaries begin to age?
According to MindBodyGreen, ovaries start aging before menopause.
What is the potential clinical benefit of this discovery?
The Eastleigh Voice reports that the finding opens the door to new treatments.
Coverage (5)
- Ovaries may turn into an 'immune-like organ' after the menopause New Scientist · 1d ago
- New study finds ovaries stay active after menopause, opening door to new treatments The Eastleigh Voice · 1d ago
- Your Ovaries Start Aging Before Menopause MindBodyGreen · 1d ago
- Ovaries may take on job in immune system after their tenure as reproductive organs Medical Xpress · 1d ago
- Scientists discover an infuriating thing ovaries may start doing after menopause: study New York Post · 1d ago
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