Despite great progress in understanding the medical aspects of menopause—a natural part of life that occurs when a woman has not had a menstrual period for 12 months—we are only beginning to recognize the experience and impact of cognitive changes during menopause.
In most cases, it appears cognitive changes—that is, problems with thinking, reasoning or remembering—during menopause are subtle and possibly temporary. But for some women, these difficulties can negatively impact work productivity. And for others, they can raise concerns about developing dementia.
Read more from Medical Express about ‘Brain fog’ during menopause is real, and it can disrupt women’s work and spark dementia fears
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