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health6 months ago•15 min saved

The Ovary's Crucial Role in Women's Health and Longevity

Research reveals that the ovary plays a crucial role in women's overall health and longevity beyond reproduction, influencing risks for diseases like cardiovascular issues, osteoporosis, and cognitive decline. Ovarian aging impacts hormone production, especially estrogen, which affects bone, heart, brain health, and metabolism. While lifestyle changes and hormone therapies can manage symptoms and potentially delay ovarian decline, there is limited research and tools to accurately track ovarian aging or significantly extend ovarian health. Future advancements may include personalized treatments and noninvasive diagnostics to improve women's health span.

via USA Today|

#aging #health #hormones

health7 months ago•6 min saved

Doctors Dismiss Woman's Pain Until Emergency Surgery Reveals Lost Organ

An 18-year-old woman, Savannah Stuthers, experienced severe pain and complications after IUD insertion, which was initially dismissed by doctors. Eventually, a male OB-GYN identified a large cyst containing teeth, hair, and fat, which led to the removal of her ovary. Her story highlights the importance of listening to women's health concerns and the potential dangers of dismissing symptoms.

via AOL.com|

#emergency-surgery #health #iud

science-and-medicine1 year ago•2 min saved

"Reconsidering the Function of the Ovary Appendage: A Potential 'Tongue' of the Organ"

The rete ovarii, a structure long dismissed as functionless, may actually play a crucial role in regulating ovulation and potentially extending the female reproductive lifespan. Duke University researchers have found that this tiny ovarian appendage, present in various mammal species, contains proteins and anatomical features suggesting it contributes to hormone signaling and may act as a sensory appendage, akin to the ovary's 'tongue'. The researchers suspect it may sense changes in the ovary's environment and send signals for reproductive organs to respond accordingly, and they plan to further investigate its response to physiological signals.

via ScienceAlert|

#duke-university #mice #ovary