Millions of women in their 40s and 50s won’t be surprised to learn that the memory problems commonly referred to as brain fog are real. Results of a recent study conducted by scientists from the University of Illinois and the University of Rochester Medical Center validate brain fog and offer explanations as to what is happening when women enter menopause.
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| Brain fog |
The study followed 75 women between the ages of 40 and 60 who were approaching or entering into menopause. Testing included patient interviews and cognitive testing. Results demonstrated that almost half of all women who go through menopause have measurable changes in their brains performance. Often the biggest frustration and measured difference is the reduced ability to concentrate when learning and retaining new information.
