Research suggests that fluctuating estrogen levels can affect verbal memory, attention, and information processing speed during the menopause transition. The good news is that these changes are generally subtle and do not indicate dementia or long-term cognitive decline.

When it comes to women’s health, we tend to talk a lot about hormones, hot flushes, mood swings, and sleep when perimenopause comes up. But research shows cardiovascular risk begins increasing during the menopause transition due to hormonal changes and shifts.