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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Tempest on February 16, 2017, 06:05:44 PM

Title: Did You Know...?
Post by: Tempest on February 16, 2017, 06:05:44 PM

That post menopause, our ovaries shrink to just 0.5cm in diameter? Prior to menopause, they are approximately 4cm.

Just a little interesting fact for you, for what it's worth.... ;)

Title: Re: Did You Know...?
Post by: Hurdity on February 16, 2017, 06:13:16 PM

I didn't know the actual size but I knew they atrophied! They can never find mine when I have scans because they are so small and then hide behind other organs. I think they still produce a miniscule amount of hormones though - at least initially - not sure about long term ( eg us oldies in our 60's!). They've done their job it seems!

Hurdity x

Title: Re: Did You Know...?
Post by: coldethyl on February 16, 2017, 06:32:53 PM

NO wonder my right one was " engulfed " by the tumour then - it was 15cm !!