While earlier observational studies suggested that hormone treatment may improve cognitive functioning in peri- and postmenopausal women, studies from the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) demonstrated that estrogen replacement therapy started in postmenopausal women (65 [...]
Many women report cognitive difficulties — forgetfulness, distractibility, feeling foggy —during the transition to menopause. While much attention has been devoted to the treatment of vasomotor symptoms, such as hot flashes or night sweats, less [...]
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) [...]
