Language and Mathematical Skills in Danish Children with Prenatal Exposure to Antidepressants
Some studies have demonstrated associations between in utero exposure to antidepressants and cognitive outcomes.
Prenatal Cannabis Exposure Associated with Psychopathology in Older Children
Despite decreasing rates of alcohol and tobacco use during pregnancy, the use of cannabis use during pregnancy is on the rise. According to data collected from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, the [...]
In Brief: Hormone Therapy for Midlife Women, No Harm but No Benefit for Cognitive Functioning
Early observational studies suggested that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may improve cognitive functioning in postmenopausal women; however, larger studies, including the Women’s Health Initiative, have shown that estrogen replacement therapy started in postmenopausal women (65 [...]
Raloxifene Improves Cognition in Schizophrenia
Several years ago, we reviewed a paper suggesting that estrogen may be a beneficial treatment for women with schizophrenia. In this study, patients with schizophrenia were treated with estrogen. There was significant improvement in their [...]
Hormone Replacement in Younger Menopausal Women: No Cognitive Benefit Detected
Early observational studies suggested that postmenopausal hormone treatment may improve cognitive functioning in women; however, studies from the Women’s Health Initiative have shown that estrogen replacement therapy started in postmenopausal women (65 years or older) [...]
Caffeine for Menopausal Women: More Hot Flashes but Less Mood and Memory Problems
A recent study of 2507 menopausal women suggests that menopausal women with higher caffeine intake are more likely to have hot flashes and night sweats; however, they have fewer problems with mood, memory, and concentration. [...]
Earlier Age of Surgical Menopause Associated with More Significant Cognitive Decline
Previous studies have shown that the abrupt hormonal changes that occur after a surgical menopause (i.e., removal of the ovaries) negatively affect cognition in women. According to a recent study, "Women who were younger at the time of surgical menopause have a more rapid rate (steeper slope) of cognitive decline than women who were older at the time of surgery or than women undergoing natural menopause." Earlier age at menopause was also associated with increased Alzheimer’s disease neuropathology, in particular neuritic plaques.
Is Pregnancy Brain a Real Thing?
During pregnancy, many women complain that they feel more forgetful or less sharp than before their pregnancy.