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Transdermal Estrogen Benefits Cognitive Functioning in Perimenopausal Women

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 [...]

By MGH Center for Women's Mental Health|2020-07-24T10:39:20-04:00January 6th, 2020|Menopausal Symptoms|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