====== Postmenopausal confusion ======

//Postmenopausal confusion //refers to a perceived reduction in cognitive capacity associated with the [[content:life_sciences:human_body:menopause]].

It's thought to affect as many as 60% of the postmenopausal population worldwide (i.e. more than a billion people). The symptoms are poorly defined, but include forgetfulness, difficulty concentrating, difficulty learning, and so-called 'brain fog'.

Specific causes are unknown, but it's thought likely to be assocated with changing hormone levels. Various 'risk factors' are known to increase the likelihood of it occurring. Including, [[content:medicine:diseases:g-l:hypertension]], [[content:medicine:diseases:a-f:arterial_sclerosis]], Insomnia, depression &etc.

>__The mechanism of postmenopausal confusion is poorly understood due to simultaneous aging-related physiological changes, as well as differential diagnoses presenting with similar symptoms.<sup> </sup>Research remains ongoing.__\\ \\ Source : [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Postmenopausal_confusion#Mechanism|Wikipedia]]