Why do eggs in ovaries last for decades? Long-lived proteins may be key
Losing Both Ovaries Could Come at a Serious Cost to The Brain, Researchers Find
Removal of ovaries before menopause associated with reduced white matter in brain
Removal of ovaries before menopause associated with reduced white matter in brain - EurekAlert
A provocative modeling study suggests that the human brain grew large as a side effect of developing more energy-efficient ways to maintain ovarian follicles, the small sacs in the ovaries that release eggs for fertilization.
A Change in The Development of Our Ovaries Could Have Led to Bigger Brains
'Useless' appendage of the ovaries may play key role in fertility
Women exposed to toxic metals may experience earlier aging of their ovaries
A recent study in mice unpacks some of the biological mechanisms causing the ovaries to age, and offers new ways that fertility might be preserved or even extended past women's mid-30s.