Longevity
Ovaries take on a surprising new job after menopause, study reveals
The ovaries are the earliest aging organ. Their supply of egg-containing follicles slowly runs out over a woman's lifetime, so that by the time menopause arrives, follicle numbers have dwindled to approximately one thousand.Continue ReadingCategory: Biology, …
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