Ovarian reserve refers to the number of healthy eggs left in the ovaries. As you age, your egg quantity decreases, which can be a natural indication that you are nearing menopause. As menopause ...

Lynch syndrome necessitates early oophorectomy, leading to abrupt surgical menopause and significant health impacts due to sudden estrogen loss. Estrogen plays a crucial role in protecting bones, ...

Though the ovary is often reduced to its role in reproduction, research shows it plays a surprisingly central role in a woman’s health throughout her body and lifetime. It is becoming more important ...

Learn the early warning signs of ovarian cancer, when women should be tested, menopause risk factors, and why persistent symptoms should never be ignored. A vital guide to recognising ovarian cancer ...

Carolyn Ee is a member of the International and Australasian Menopause Societies, and was a guideline development group member on the 2024 POI guideline, past Chair of the RACGP Integrative Medicine ...

Chemotherapy poses the highest risk for early menopause, particularly in women over 40, while radiation does not impact ovarian function. Hormone therapies can cause menopausal symptoms, including ...

Cancer treatments may cause early or intense menopause symptoms. Huntsman Cancer Institute provides individualized, evidence-based support to manage symptoms, improve comfort, and restore quality of ...