How Menopause Restructures a Woman's Brain (press release)

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Publisher: The Menopause Society · Published: August 6, 2026 · Accessed: August 6, 2026

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• Brain fog during menopause (forgetfulness, trouble concentrating, and mental fatigue) is commonly reported and often attributed to fluctuating hormone levels.
• Menopause is associated with structural brain changes; studies document reductions in gray matter volume in frontal and temporal cortices and the hippocampus, linked to declines in verbal and visuospatial memory performance.
• Some evidence suggests partial recovery of gray matter volume after menopause, potentially reflecting compensatory neuroplastic processes.