A new population-based study suggests that women who undergo menopause before the age of 40 may experience poorer cognitive function and more severe depressive symptoms compared to those who experience menopause later. This longitudinal analysis of 9,012 older adults found that early menopause was associated with lower cognitive scores and higher depressive symptom scores, independent of baseline cognition, depressive symptoms, age, education, comorbidities, and lifestyle factors. The study highlights the potential role of early menopause as an independent risk factor for cognitive decline.

Source: Alzheimer’s & Dementia