A meta-analysis of more than 50 studies indicates that hormone therapy can help decrease the risk for dementia in some people. But some say the data is still too blurry to draw such conclusions.

July 3, 2023 - Menopausal hormone therapy (HRT) may be linked to an increased risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease, a new study suggests.

October 9, 2023 - Hot flashes experienced during sleep may be a biomarker of women at higher risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease, new research suggests.

Hot flashes may be mild or very disruptive. Lifestyle changes can help. Read about some treatment options.

October 21, 2021 - When the levels of these hormones begin to fall during perimenopause and menopause, this can lead to a range of cognitive symptoms including memory loss, difficulty staying focused, word-finding difficulties, losing your train of thought and getting confused easily.

September 11, 2024 - The symptoms of perimenopause and menopause have similarities with dementia symptoms. How do you recognise which is which?

4 days ago - Hot flashes are one of the most common symptoms of menopause. What are the most effective remedies?

A possible contribution of perimenopause should be considered when evaluating women with cognitive complaints.

October 23, 2023 - Menopause is a time of transition. The end of menstruation can be liberating, but the hormonal changes involved can also lead to discomfort. Find out more.

July 10, 2024 - A new study finds women who suffer from hot flashes when they begin menopause are at lower risk for cardiovascular events.

Menopausal hormone therapy was positively associated with development of all cause dementia and Alzheimer's disease, even in women who received treatment at the age of 55 years or younger. The increased rate of dementia was similar between continuous and cyclic treatment.

September 28, 2023 - Menopause-related hot flashes may signal higher Alzheimer's risk, as per recent research. While not a cause for alarm, it's crucial to monitor these symptoms in women. Early detection is vital, given that most Alzheimer's patients are women. Lifestyle adjustments like managing chronic conditions, ...

November 3, 2021 - The number of people in the US with Alzheimer's disease is expected to climb drastically over the coming decades, and two-thirds of those people will be women. Understanding factors that happen earlier in life, and how they impact the brain later, is critical for developing strategies to prevent ...

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June 25, 2024 - Menopause is when you’ve gone 12 months without a menstrual period. It happens around age 52. It can cause physical and emotional symptoms.

Despite a large preclinical literature demonstrating neuroprotective effects of estrogen, use of menopausal hormone therapy (HT) for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) risk reduction has been controversial. Herein, we conducted a systematic review and ...

Investigations into the impact of menopause on the brain have yielded a potential way to treat troublesome symptoms without hormones. Investigations into the impact of menopause on the brain have yielded a potential way to treat troublesome symptoms without hormones.

November 29, 2022 - Two-thirds of Alzheimer’s patients are women. My foggy 53-year-old brain could help explain why.

February 8, 2024 - A recent study found that women who had their first period at age 12 or younger had a decreased risk for dementia. The researchers suggest that estrogen exposure at a later age may reduce the risk of developing dementia.

July 10, 2023 - A new study suggests a link, but experts caution that there’s more to the story.