menopause and cognitive function

Recruiting at CWMH: A Neurosteroid Intervention for Menopausal and Perimenopausal Depression

Women are twice as likely as men to have major depressive disorder (MDD) during their lifetimes, and women are particularly at risk during the menopausal transition (including perimenopause and early menopause), which can last [...]

By MGH Center for Women's Mental Health|2020-08-10T11:20:30-04:00February 19th, 2020|Menopausal Symptoms, Research at CWMH|Comments Off

Metabolic Syndrome and Declining Cognitive Function in Midlife Women

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 [...]

By MGH Center for Women's Mental Health|2016-03-01T10:33:29-04:00March 7th, 2016|Cognition, Menopausal Symptoms, Prevalence & Risk Factors|Comments Off