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Most women report cognitive problems in the menopause transition (i.e. 'perimenopause'), which refers to the five or so years preceding the final menstrual period. Chief concerns allude to forgetfulness, fuzzy thinking, poor working memory, and poor concentration. Although it has been proposed that the hormonal changes associated with the menopause transition may be a contributing factor, very little research has been devoted to studying the effect of reproductive hormones on cognitive functioning during this transition period. The goal of this study was therefore to improve our understanding of the role that reproductive hormone changes play in triggering perimenopausal cognitive difficulties. As such, this is the first study to repeatedly assess the relationship between estradiol levels and subjective and objective cognitive ability within the same perimenopausal woman, allowing for the detection of any transient cognitive weaknesses and their possible relation to temporarily low levels of estradiol. Participants were women (n = 43) aged 45-55 years and who are currently in the menopause transition (defined according to menstrual bleeding patterns). Once a week for 12 weeks, participants provided a urine sample for the measurement of estrone-3- glucuronide (E1G), a urinary metabolite of estradiol, and completed questionnaires assessing subjective cognitive performance. Every three weeks across the 12-week period, participants also underwent cognitive testing, including assessments of immediate and delayed memory, attention, and executive function. Potential confounding variables including sleep quality, vasomotor symptoms, and depressive symptoms were also assessed. It was hypothesized that weeks characterized by low relative E1G would also be characterized by weaknesses in both subjective and objective cognitive ability. Findings suggest that in perimenopause, low levels of endogenous estradiol are associated with worse performance on objective measures of attention, particularly the ability to passively register auditory information on the first pass, subjective measures of memory, specifically relating to a higher frequency of forgetting things in everyday life, and objective attention and short-term memory among perimenopausal women with lower estimated levels of intellectual functioning. Depressive symptoms, vasomotor symptoms and sleep quality did not significantly account for the effects on objective cognitive outcomes. In addition, despite subjective complaints of cognitive dysfunction, all participants performed within the broad average range or higher on objective cognitive measures. As such, while the impact of estradiol on cognitive function was noticeable to some participants, estradiol's impact on objective cognitive performance was relatively small. Taken together, these findings provide evidence that validates and legitimizes perimenopausal women's cognitive complaints. Findings also provide reassurance that these weaknesses are normal and, while bothersome, transient. This research points to the potential for investigating interventions such as hormone therapy for women reporting disruptive cognitive weaknesses.

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An instant New York Times bestseller! The New York Times bestselling author of The XX Brain shows women how to navigate menopause successfully and come out the other side with an even better brain. Menopause and perimenopause are still a black box to most doctors, leaving patients exasperated as they grapple with symptoms ranging from hot flashes to insomnia to brain fog. As a leading neuroscientist and women’s brain health specialist, Dr. Mosconi unravels these mysteries by revealing how menopause doesn’t just impact the ovaries—it’s a hormonal show in which the brain takes center stage. The decline of the hormone estrogen during menopause influences everything from body temperature to mood to memory, potentially paving the way for cognitive decline later in life. To conquer these challenges successfully, Dr. Mosconi brings us the latest approaches—explaining the role of cutting-edge hormone replacement therapies like “designer estrogens,” hormonal contraception, and key lifestyle changes encompassing diet, exercise, self-care, and self-talk. Best of all, Dr. Mosconi dispels the myth that menopause signifies an end, demonstrating that it’s actually a transition. Contrary to popular belief, if we know how to take care of ourselves during menopause, we can emerge with a renewed, enhanced brain—ushering in a meaningful and vibrant new chapter of life.

The instant New York Times bestseller! "In The XX Brain, Lisa meticulously guides us in the ways we can both nourish and protect ourselves, body and mind, to ensure our brains remain resilient throughout our lives." --from the foreword by Maria Shriver The first book to address cognitive enhancement and Alzheimer's prevention specifically in women--and to frame brain health as an essential component of Women's Health. In this revolutionary book, Dr. Lisa Mosconi, director of the Women's Brain Initiative at Weill Cornell Medical College, provides women with the first plan to address the unique risks of the female brain. Until now, medical research has focused on "bikini medicine," assuming that women are essentially men with breasts and tubes. Yet women are far more likely than men to suffer from anxiety, depression, migraines, brain injuries, and strokes. They are also twice as likely to end their lives suffering from Alzheimer's disease, even when their longer lifespans are taken into account. But in the past, the female brain has received astonishingly little attention and was rarely studied by medical researchers-- resulting in a wealth of misinformation about women's health. The XX Brain confronts this crisis by revealing how the two powerful X chromosomes that distinguish women from men impact the brain first and foremost and by focusing on a key brain-protective hormone: estrogen. Taking on all aspects of women's health, including brain fog, memory lapses, depression, stress, insomnia, hormonal imbalances, and the increased risk of dementia, Dr. Mosconi introduces cutting-edge, evidence-based approaches to protecting the female brain, including a specific diet proven to work for women, strategies to reduce stress, and useful tips for restorative sleep. She also examines the controversy about soy and hormonal replacement therapy, takes on the perils of environmental toxins, and examines the role of our microbiome. Perhaps best of all, she makes clear that it is never too late to take care of yourself. The XX Brain is a rallying cry for women to have full access to information regarding what is going on in their brains and bodies as well as a roadmap for the path to optimal, lifelong brain health.