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Ep 135 Menopause is whatever you want it to be

This Podcast Will Kill You

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The Evolution of Menopause in Different Species

This chapter explores the concept of menopause in different species, highlighting the rarity of menopause in the animal kingdom and discussing why only a few species experience it. The possible reasons for the existence of menopause are examined, including the evolutionary selection or byproduct of longevity and limited egg supply. The benefits and risks of reproductive cessation in women are also discussed, along with the hypotheses of why menopause evolved in humans.

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