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The Times of India
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TOI Lifestyle Desk | etimes.in

Is menopause a trigger for Alzheimer’s in women?

Menopause marks a significant physiological milestone in a woman’s life, signifying the cessation of menstruation and a decline in reproductive hormones, particularly oestrogen. Although this is a very natural biological process, scientists are highlighting more the effect on cognitive brain health. Research is emerging, indicating the fact that maybe menopause is an important risk period for the development of Alzheimer's disease in women.

The oestrogen connection

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