From periods to menopause: How estrogen levels throughout life affect women’s brain health

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From periods to menopause: How estrogen levels throughout life affect women’s brain health

Women’s reproductive history, including first period, pregnancy, and menopause, influences their lifetime exposure to estrogen, which appears to shape brain aging and dementia risk. Menopause is believed to be the strongest reproductive factor, with later menopause tied to lower dementia risk.

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From periods to menopause: How estrogen levels throughout life affect women’s brain health

Harvard study

From periods to menopause: How estrogen levels throughout life affect women’s brain health

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