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    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.

    By |2016-07-21T11:33:53-04:00December 23rd, 2013|Menopausal Symptoms|0 Comments

    Soy Supplements: No Effect on Cognition in Postmenopausal Women

    Soy-based products have long been touted as a treatment for menopausal symptoms.  However, many of the clinical studies measuring the effectiveness of dietary sources of soy isoflavones (e.g., soy beverages, soy powder) for the treatment of menopausal vasomotor symptoms (i.e., hot flushes, night sweats) have been negative.  Less is known about the effects of soy on cognition.  A large clinical trial suggests that soy may not have any positive effects on cognition in postmenopausal women.

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