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Infuriating thing ovaries may start doing after menopause
New York Post • • health
Key Points:
- New research reveals that after menopause, ovaries do not simply shut down but transform into immune-like organs producing pro-inflammatory signals, contributing to chronic inflammation.
- This chronic low-grade inflammation, termed "inflammaging," is linked to age-related diseases such as cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s, arthritis, type 2 diabetes, and increased cancer risk after age 50.
- The study, conducted on mice, shows ovaries accumulate immune cells that sustain inflammation, which may impair the immune system’s ability to detect and fight cancer cells in aging bodies.
- These findings challenge the belief that post-reproductive ovaries are inactive, suggesting they have an ongoing immune role that could influence overall aging and health in women.
- The research opens new avenues for understanding women's health after menopause and raises questions about medical care for aging women, especially those who have had their ovaries removed.
