- Dementia is becoming more common and does not have a cure.
- Researchers are interested in what factors contribute to increased risk for cognitive impairment and what factors may be protective.
- One study found that more severe menopausal symptoms were associated with an increased risk for mild cognitive impairment.
- In contrast, other factors, like the use of menopausal hormone therapy, were associated with a decreased risk.
Dementia is a condition of significant concern, affecting over
A study recently published in the journal Menopause has now found that more severe menopause symptoms were associated with mild cognitive impairment in an analysis of 1,287 postmenopausal Latin American women.
The results point to the need for further research into how menopause affects dementia risk and what protective action might be most effective.
The researchers who conducted the current study wanted to look at the relationship between menopause symptoms and mild cognitive impairment, which increases a person’s risk of developing dementia.
They noted that some menopause symptoms include sleep problems, muscle and bone pain, cognitive difficulties, mood swings, night sweats, and hot flashes. They further note that these symptoms are “related to estrogen deficiency.”
This research was a subanalysis of an observational, cross-sectional study that included women from nine Latin American countries. Researchers used surveys to collect data on menopause symptoms and cognitive function.
Researchers included 1,287 women in their analysis. All participants were 70 years old or younger and postmenopausal. They included women who had experienced natural and surgical…
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