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Menopausal Brain Fog

Meaning

Menopausal brain fog is a clinical term describing the constellation of cognitive symptoms, including difficulty with memory retrieval, reduced concentration, and impaired executive function, that commonly occur during the menopausal transition and postmenopause. This subjective experience is directly linked to the fluctuating and declining levels of ovarian hormones, particularly estrogen, which has significant neuroprotective and neuromodulatory effects in the brain. It is a recognized neuroendocrine symptom impacting quality of life and daily function.