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Your Ovaries' Secret Second Career (And Why Your Head Hurts)
June 11, 2026·7:18·Episode 56
Quick Summary
Today we explore groundbreaking research showing how ovaries transform into immune organs after menopause, examine new insights into perimenopausal migraines, and discuss an important study linking childhood trauma to more severe menopause symptoms.
Your Ovaries' Secret Second Career (And Why Your Head Hurts)
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Key Takeaways
- ✦Post-menopausal ovaries don't just stop working - they transform into immune-supporting organs
- ✦Perimenopausal migraines have distinct patterns and triggers that differ from other life stages
- ✦Women with adverse childhood experiences tend to have more severe menopause symptoms and lower quality of life
- ✦Early life stress may have long-term effects on how women experience midlife hormonal changes
- ✦Understanding these connections could lead to more personalized, trauma-informed menopause care
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