THIS MONTH
✢ Menopausal brain fog
✢ Balance debate
✢ Insomnia
Q I’m so confused about symptoms of the menopause, HRT and dementia. I thought I had early-onset dementia, as I’m perimenopausal and can’t remember anything at all. My GP prescribed me HRT and my symptoms improved, but a friend said HRT is associated with dementia. What’s correct?
A I see people in my surgery regularly who are concerned that they may have early-onset dementia in their 40s and 50s. They are describing ‘menopausal brain fog’. This is when you experience difficulties with memory and concentration, which occur during the perimenopause and menopause. This is not the same as dementia, and can be
