Ovaries Age Early, Reshaping Hormones and Immune Health Beyond Fertility
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A Nature Aging study in mice shows ovaries begin aging well before menopause, with degraded coordination among eggs, follicles, and endocrine function, plus shifts toward inflammation and immune remodeling. This suggests reproductive aging is a progressive, tissue-level process—not just follicle depletion—and may continue after menopause, with implications for oophorectomy and broader women’s health; researchers are pursuing human tissue validation with Yale collaborators.
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