Ovary Removal Before Menopause Linked to Cognitive Impairment, Dementia Risk

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A new study shows that ovary removal before menopause is linked to decreased white matter in the brain later in life. Image for illustration purposes
A new study shows that ovary removal before menopause is linked to decreased white matter in the brain later in life. Image for illustration purposes

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  • A new study examined the brains of females who underwent full ovary removal before going through menopause.
  • Sometimes, females must undergo this type of procedure to treat conditions such as ovarian cancer or endometriosis.
  • The study’s findings show that females who undergo ovary removal before menopause have a decrease in white matter in their brains later in life. 
  • A decrease in white matter is linked to cognitive impairment.

A new study examined the cognitive effects of ovary removal in females.

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