Hysterectomy Linked to Memory Deficit in an Animal Model (VIDEO)

Arizona State University

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The non-pregnant uterus is commonly assumed to be an unimportant organ. A third of American women have a hysterectomy by age 60, often before natural menopause. Arizona State University researchers have found an animal model of hysterectomy resulted in decreased memory capacity and an altered hormonal profile within two months after surgery. The study suggests an important role for the uterus that could impact cognitive aging.

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Robert Ewing, ASU

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