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Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
National
Sophie Halle-Richards & Wesley Holmes

Overlooked symptom of menopause all people need to know about

One of the country's leading menopause experts has revealed the most commonly overlooked symptom of menopause, which can sometimes be mistaken for early-onset dementia.

Consultant Asha Kasliwal, who works for Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust and runs her own self-referral menopause clinic, said most people will be aware of the common signs of the menopause including irregular periods, hot flushes, difficulty sleeping and mood swings.

But fewer people are aware of "brain fog", a catch-all term for confusion, forgetfulness, and other symptoms affecting one's thinking abilities.

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