ovaries

New research suggests nearly all fatal ovarian cancers originate in the fallopian tubes, not the ovaries. This finding could influence patient care strategies, as discussed by Dr. Rebecca Stone from Johns Hopkins University.

The ovaries of aged mice become infiltrated with immune cells linked to widespread inflammation in the body, and the same change could be happening in women. Ovaries may transform into an 'immune-like organ' after menopause.

Scientists discovered that ovaries may begin a detrimental process after menopause, according to new research. The reproductive system undergoes a surprising change that negatively impacts women's long-term health.