Women's Health

The article presents the hypothesis that C15 may protect oocyte integrity and slow depletion of ovarian reserve. The article argues that medicine has neglected menopause and non-reproductive women’s health. Women with diminished ovarian reserve syndrome are reported to have lower C15 levels. Ovarian tissue banking is presented as promising but not established as standard practice. Ovarian tissue is described as aging faster than other tissues. The cell membrane pacemaker theory is used to explain why species with more oxidation-resistant membrane fatty acids live longer. The source criticizes prescribing SSRIs for menopause brain fog when the issue is framed as cognitive and hormonal change rather than depression. Perimenopause is described as a period when hormonal decline, metabolic instability, and oxidative stress may compound C15 deficiency. Hormone replacement is discussed favorably when used as hormones begin to decline rather than long after menopause.