Menopause

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Ovaries remain active decades after menopause, according to landmark study. The reproductive organs undergo structural tissue changes and experience increased inflammation, with molecular patterns often associated with cancer. The finding challenges the long-held assumption that ovaries go dormant after menopause and raises questions about whether ovaries should be removed later in life to support healthy aging. (More)

Separately, the nation's leading OB-GYN group issued its first updated guidance on treating common menopausal symptoms in over a decade, strongly recommending hormone replacement therapy for hot flashes and night sweats. (More)