Preservation of Ovarian Function Beyond Menopause

Estrogen production is essential for the well-being of women ofall ages to sustain general and bone health, skin quality, and brainfunction. Although there are numerous sources of estrogen in thebody (e.g., fat cells), ovaries remain the main organ of their synthesis.Menopause usually occurs between 42 to 60 years of age and isoften accompanied by many worrisome symptoms, including but notlimited to hot flashes, osteoporosis, decreased libido, depression, andweight gain. In cases of premature menopause (natural or iatrogenic),these symptoms may be more pronounced and appear at a muchearlier age.