Artificial Ovary Offers More Natural Hormone Replacement

Researchers in the US have bioengineered an artificial ovary that makes sex hormones in the same proportions as a healthy one. They report that in the lab setting at least, the bioengineered ovary shows sustained released of sex hormones estrogen and progesterone, and suggest it may provide a more natural option for women than hormone replacement therapy. Ovaries produce eggs and also secrete sex hormones that are important for women's bone and heart health...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Endocrinology Source Type: news