Ovarian Health is intimately related to health, wellbeing and healthspan in women.
Ovaries age at 2X the rate of the human body, and fertility declines at mid-life.
The hormonal changes associated with menopause speed up cellular aging by 6%.
Daisy Robinton, PhD, is CEO and co-founder of Aviva Therapeutics ([ Ссылка ]).
Oviva is studying the use of Anti-Mullarian Hormone (AMH) to regulate the pace of ovarian reserve depletion with the goal of extending women's wellbeing and longevity.
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NextMed Health Talk Summary:
Historical Disparities in Women's Health Research: Daisy highlighted how women's health, especially in terms of reproductive endocrinology, has been historically under-researched. This has led to a lack of understanding and effective treatments for various conditions that disproportionately affect women.
Importance of Ovarian Health: Ovarian health plays a critical role in women's overall health span. Ovarian function is not only pivotal for reproduction but also plays a significant role in numerous aspects of health, including hormonal balance, bone density, and cardiovascular health.
Oviva Therapeutics' Approach: Oviva focuses on prolonging ovarian function, which could have far-reaching impacts on women's health. This approach is innovative and potentially transformative, aiming to enhance the quality of life and health span for women.
Personalized Medicine for Women: Daisy also talked about the future of personalized medicine specifically tailored to women. This involves understanding the unique physiological and genetic makeup of women to provide more effective and individualized treatments.
Challenges and Innovations: The talk addressed the challenges in women's healthcare, from diagnostic gaps to treatment inefficiencies. Daisy also shed light on the latest innovations in the field, aiming to create a more equitable and effective healthcare system for women.
