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.

Follow the link below to Medical News Today to read the full story:

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/ovary-removal-before-menopause-cognitive-decline-dementia-risk?slot_pos=article_2&utm_source=Sailthru%20Email&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=MNT%20Daily%20News&utm_content=2024-06-28&apid=&rvid=4ba4ec80177cae00eabc43b8bc6648d598c4a356d104663735777e0a0f8b5c9f

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Information Source: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com

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