Women in their 40s begin not recognizing themselves. Scientist explains what happens in the brain
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- Perimenopause can begin around the age of 40, when many women face major career decisions and growing responsibilities.
- Hormonal changes may affect brain function, causing brain fog, word-recall problems, difficulty concentrating, irritability and hot flashes.
Perimenopause can catch women at the moment their professional careers are reaching a peak, around the age of 40. At that stage, many are making important decisions, taking on more responsibility and managing heavy mental workloads.
At the same time, hormonal changes in the body can affect brain function. Women may experience so-called brain fog, struggle to remember words or concentrate, and become more irritable. Hot flashes can also be part of the experience, a scientist explained.
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Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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