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Estrogen Deficiency Cognitive Effects

Meaning

Estrogen Deficiency Cognitive Effects refer to the measurable impairments in cognitive functions, particularly verbal memory, executive function, and processing speed, that result from a significant reduction in circulating estrogen levels. This deficiency typically follows menopause or surgical oophorectomy. Estrogen is a neurosteroid with profound modulatory effects on brain structure and function, and its deficiency can lead to neurochemical and structural vulnerabilities that compromise neural efficiency.