Linda Geddes
@lindageddes.bsky.social
Science journalist (ex @guardian & @newscientist), broadcaster, and author (CHASING THE SUN, BUMPOLOGY). Loves a good 🔥
As a perimenopausal woman, I learned a lot from writing this, including that cognitive changes usually reverse themselves - eventually - (though HRT can help in the meantime) & this midlife brain rewiring may ultimately have benefits. Importantly, help is available, & no, you are not just going mad
We’re finally learning how #perimenopause profoundly changes the brain. The hormonal upheaval in the run-up to #menopause can cause cognitive difficulties, by @lindageddes.bsky.social www.newscientist.com/article/2472... via @newscientist.com
We’re finally learning how perimenopause profoundly changes the brain
The hormonal upheaval in the run-up to menopause can cause cognitive difficulties. But researchers are also finding that this can be a critical window for protecting long-term brain health
www.newscientist.com
March 21, 2025 at 9:59 AM
As a perimenopausal woman, I learned a lot from writing this, including that cognitive changes usually reverse themselves - eventually - (though HRT can help in the meantime) & this midlife brain rewiring may ultimately have benefits. Importantly, help is available, & no, you are not just going mad