A Woman's Uterus May Play a Role in Memory and Cognition

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By Claire Cleveland
Dec 10, 2018 11:30 PMMay 21, 2019 5:45 PM
rat study of memory and downsides of uterus removal
One-third of women in the U.S. have their uterus removed by age 60. A study in rats (not pictured) showed the procedure can reduce memory and cognition. (Credit: IrinaK/Shutterstock)

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