The Fact
Peer-reviewed neuroimaging research has found measurable changes in women’s brain structure, connectivity, energy metabolism, and amyloid-beta deposition across the menopause transition.
What This Means
Menopause is not limited to the reproductive system. Changes in ovarian hormones occur alongside measurable changes in the brain.
Sources
- Mosconi, L., et al. (2021). “Menopause impacts human brain structure, connectivity, energy metabolism, and amyloid-beta deposition.” Scientific Reports, 11, 12519.