The Ovary Is Surprisingly Active After Menopause. Scientists Are Trying to Figure Out Why

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What happened

A growing body of research is putting the ovary in a new light, not as an egg factory with an expiration date, but as an organ that shapes women’s health long after the fertile years have passed.

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  • Reported by WIRED and published Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:30:00 UTC.

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