Ovaries Stay Active Post-Menopause

A recent study has revealed that the ovaries remain biologically active after menopause and continue to remodel themselves over decades, with increased inflammation and changes in tissue structure. This raises questions about their role in aging and chronic diseases. The findings demonstrated a molecular link between ovarian aging and ovarian cancer, as certain cancer-associated proteins are more abundant in the ovaries of older women. This suggests that the inflammatory environment associated with aging may contribute to cancer development. The study recommends not removing healthy ovaries after menopause, emphasizing that these results could open new avenues for research and targeted treatments to reduce the risk of ovarian cancer.