Though the ovary is often reduced to its role in reproduction, research shows it plays a surprisingly central role in a woman’s health throughout her body and lifetime. It is becoming more important ...

Natural menopause is due to the age-related decline in ovarian follicles and the accompanying changes in hormones. Early menopause can be caused by surgery, cancer treatments, and other medical ...

For most women, menopause occurs naturally around the age of 49. In the lead up to menopause, the quality and quantity of eggs declines over time. Then the ovaries stop releasing eggs completely.

The research team has developed a theoretical framework that quantitatively predicts menopause timing. By analyzing how ovarian follicles transition through different stages, the researchers' model ...

Clinical trials are underway that demand us to rethink menopause—and whether or not women actually need to go through it. More than a million women experience menopause each year and new medical ...

Chemotherapy poses the highest risk for early menopause, particularly in women over 40, while radiation does not impact ovarian function. Hormone therapies can cause menopausal symptoms, including ...

Menopause usually happens when you are 45-55 years old, with the average age being 52. Surgery to remove both your ovaries ...

Carolyn Ee is a member of the International and Australasian Menopause Societies, and was a guideline development group member on the 2024 POI guideline, past Chair of the RACGP Integrative Medicine ...

Joy Emeh is a professional health writer, editor, content strategist, and career development coach with up to four years of experience in the health writing space. She is interested in all things ...