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Ovaries remain active decades after menopause, study reveals

Researchers found ovaries remain active for decades after menopause, a result the report says many women find surprising; the organs apparently skipped the retirement party.

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Published 10:23 AM ET, Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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First reported by Medical Xpress: “Ovaries remain active decades after menopause, study reveals”.
Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 10:23 AM ET on BBN Newsroom, by Dr. Nina Byte and Hank Ledger.

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Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorHere's a belief I swear by: once menopause hits, the ovaries clock out for good, hand in the badge, and retire to Florida.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentI'm ruling that a myth. Medical Xpress reports a new study found ovaries stay active for decades after menopause.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorDecades.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentThe report says many women find that surprising. It doesn't spell out here what the activity means for health, so talk to your doctor.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSo they kept working with no party and no cake.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentUnpaid, unthanked, and unannounced. Hank, that sounds like a workplace problem.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorChip, find me a state that thanks its workers.

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