1. Women experiencing menopause before age 40 may have poorer cognitive function and more severe depressive symptoms.
2. A longitudinal analysis of 9,012 older adults highlighted lower cognitive scores and higher depressive symptom scores in women with early menopause.
3. Early menopause is suggested as an independent risk factor for cognitive decline.
4. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) was not associated with cognitive benefit.
5. Women with more miscarriages or stillbirths had worse orientation.
6. The study underscores the importance of early menopause in targeting dementia risk-reduction initiatives.

Source: Alzheimer’s & Dementia