Women who enter natural menopause before age 40 face about a 40% higher lifetime risk of developing coronary heart disease than women who experience menopause later, according to a large Northwestern Medicine study that is ...
Mar 18, 2026
0
8
With the aim of restoring female hormone cycles for pediatric cancer survivors, a team of University of Michigan researchers has demonstrated that donated ovarian tissue, hidden from the immune system in a capsule, can produce ...
Feb 18, 2026
0
5
A common kidney medication could be the key to treating a type of infertility that affects up to 3% of women under 40, according to a study published in Science.
Women diagnosed with premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) are at risk for more health problems than women who enter menopause after the age of 40. Although hormone therapy has been shown as a treatment to mitigate some of ...
Jan 21, 2026
0
8
For most women, menopause occurs naturally around the age of 49. In the lead up to menopause, the quality and quantity of eggs declines over time. Then the ovaries stop releasing eggs completely.
Nov 17, 2025
0
10
The prevalence of metabolic syndrome, a dangerous and potentially deadly condition, increases with menopause. That's the result of decreasing estrogen that protects against these metabolic conditions. A new study not only ...
Oct 21, 2025
0
12
Women are significantly more likely than men to develop Alzheimer's disease. Earlier age at menopause is associated with a greater risk for late-life cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease. A new study suggests that this ...
Oct 21, 2025
0
13
Menopause before the age of 45 (known as early menopause) is associated with an increased risk of an array of serious diseases, including cardiovascular disease and osteoporosis. A new study suggests that it may also force ...
Oct 8, 2025
0
11
Researchers at Rice University have developed a mathematical model that enhances our understanding of ovarian aging and the timing of menopause, revealing mechanisms that could inform future strategies for women's health.
Aug 28, 2025
0
20
Premature menopause has been described as a life-changing diagnosis with profound physical, psychological, and social consequences. Affected women not only experience the effects of estrogen deficiency, but they also experience ...
Jul 16, 2025
0
13
