NEW YORK — Women who have their ovaries removed before menopause run a heightened risk of developing dementia or other mental problems later in life — unless they take estrogen until age 50, a new ...

Experts said the research needs to be confirmed by further study, but the findings suggest another issue for premenopausal women and their doctors to discuss as they consider ovary removal. If they ...

NEW YORK (AP) -- Women who have their ovaries removed before menopause run a heightened risk of developing dementia or other mental problems later in life -- unless they take estrogen until age 50, a ...

For women not at increased risk of ovarian cancer, the procedure is often unnecessary and can harm cardiovascular and bone health. A new study found that a surgical procedure that removes both ovaries ...

Patients often are in the dark about which organs remain and which were removed — particularly the ovaries, which profoundly influence lifelong health. Patients often are in the dark about which ...

This special report explores why affective disorders are more prevalent in women across the lifespan, highlighting the ...

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Medically reviewed by Laura Young, MD Key Takeaways PCOS has a strong genetic component but is influenced by lifestyle and ...