Cognitive changes during menopause are a common concern among women, often causing anxiety and impacting quality of life. These changes, typically associated with the menopause transition rather than aging or early-onset dementia, can include difficulties in learning and verbal memory. Evidence shows that declines in estradiol contribute to midlife cognitive difficulties, although normal cognitive function is generally maintained. This expert brief is designed to equip healthcare professionals with strategies to validate and reassure patients about the impact of menopause symptoms on cognitive function, and apply appropriate treatment approaches to support cognitive health during this transition.
Women's Health
Navigating Cognitive Changes in Menopause
This is a 5-minute expert brief for Canadian healthcare professionals. Given the significant impact of cognitive concerns on women’s lives during the menopause transition, this expert brief will provide practical information on understanding and managing cognitive difficulties during menopause.
DURATION
10 min
PROFESSION
Physician, Nursing, Pharmacy, Allied Health, Medical Resident, Student, Specialist
# OF CREDITS
0
ACCREDITATION
Unaccredited
EXPIRY DATE
2025-09-27
Cognitive changes during menopause are a common concern among women, often causing anxiety and impacting quality of life. These changes, typically associated with the menopause transition rather than aging or early-onset dementia, can include difficulties in learning and verbal memory. Evidence shows that declines in estradiol contribute to midlife cognitive difficulties, although normal cognitive function is generally maintained. This expert brief is designed to equip healthcare professionals with strategies to validate and reassure patients about the impact of menopause symptoms on cognitive function, and apply appropriate treatment approaches to support cognitive health during this transition.
Faculty
Carlene Oleksyn, RPh, APA, CDE, BSP, CTH
Learning objectives
After viewing this expert brief, participants will be better able to:
- Recognize common cognitive concerns experienced during menopause
- Counsel patients about the relationship between menopause symptoms and cognitive function
- Apply appropriate treatments for menopause symptoms to support cognitive health
Cost of course:
Free
#
of credits: 0
Duration: 10 min