by In the event that women and people who were assigned at the birth of women had not had enough problems, an investigation has shown that some of us can run a higher risk of dementia than others – and that is part of us who are already suffering from serious symptoms of another condition.
And unfortunately this is already on top of women all Three times higher risk on Alzheimer’s disease than men. What is the newly discovered risk factor and how can you protect yourself?
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Why some women may run a higher risk of dementia
A new study shows that women and people have assigned women at birth who have more serious perimenopause symptoms, rather a bad cognitive function and behavioral problems as they get older.
Researchers from the University of Calgary studied 896 women who identified themselves as a Menopaus with an average age of 64, and asked the women to remember and a list of perimenopausal symptoms and incidents they have experienced. These include cold shivers, forgetfulness, hot flashes, inattention, irregular periods, mood swings, nocturnal sweating, sleep disturbances, delayed metabolism, vaginal dryness and weight gain, plus other non -further symptoms.
Women who experienced more and more serious menopausal symptoms showed a greater chance of “mild behavioral disorders symptoms” later in life, as well as higher percentages of cognitive impairment.
Related: an extensive list of each symptom of the menopause – and what to do about each
What is the correlation between perimenopausal symptoms and cognitive disorders?
If you have had hot flashes for a while, here is good news: it is not yet necessary to panic.
“Larger symptom tax of menopause can be associated with a larger cognitive and behavioral decrease in later life, both risk markers of dementia,” the author studies Dr. Zahinoor Ismail, MD, FRCPCwrote.
That said, the authors of the study acknowledge that much more research has yet to be done, and probably for a long time on larger sample sizes. What is more, researchers are also planning to study more intensive more potential confusing factors in test subjects to attract more direct correlations and possible causes. These factors can be operations, other simultaneous health problems, genetic factors and family history.
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Dr. Ismail also notes that estrogen therapy (often also known as hormone replacement therapy) can be a great help in the perimenopause and the symptoms of the menopause, so if nothing else, you can at least feel better now. Talk to your doctor about hormone replacement therapy if you have not done that.
Other treatments of the menopause vary per symptom, but rest assured, there is help for you! Whether it is hot flashes, sleeping problems, hormonal changes or weight gain, talk to your doctor about your needs and your options – and make sure you also discuss ways to protect your brain health.
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