Menopausal ‘brain fog’ or dementia?—a practical guide for clinicians
- 3 July 2026
- journal article
- editorial
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Post Reproductive Health
- Vol. 32 (3) , 217-221
Abstract
Menopausal ‘brain fog’ is a cluster of cognitive-related symptoms that can be distressing to individuals.Brain fog can occur across the lifespan in both men and women. It is not always hormone rela...Keywords
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