April 09, 2006
Ovary Removal Linked to Dementia
Women who have their ovaries removed may be at increased risk of dementia, a study of 2,500 patients suggests.
A Mayo Clinic, Minnesota, team found the risk was especially raised among young women - removal of one ovary by the age of 38 raised the risk by 260% (BBC NEWS)
Posted by news editor | Filed under: Dementia
