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Menopause is the physiological cessation of menstrual cycles associated with advancing age. It normally occurs in women between the ages of 45 and 55, when the body begins to slow and stop the production of eggs, estrogen and progesterone production decreases, and menstruation diminishes, eventually stopping altogether.

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Peri or pre menopause and forgetting

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How many out there are in peri or premenopause and forget things some or most of the time?
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Hi Tigger - I'm past that stage but yes, it's what my sister and I call Menopause Brain. After tons of research this is what I found: It's because of our hormone imbalance. Estrogen controls cortisol hormone and it blocks the function of neurotransmitters (the chemicals that brain cells use to communicate with each other). So we get memory lapses when our estrogen lowers and can't control cortisol. The good news is that it doesn't last forever. Hope you're okay - I know it's no fun. I thought I was losing my mind when I went through it. Bobbi
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I just started taking omega 3 fish oil and it appears to be helping. I was able to actually concentrate long enough yesterday to pay bills.
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im 47 and have been pre-menopausal for about 2 years now. I am on premerin and it helps wonderfuly for the night sweats and hot flashes, however I am forgetting things. Somtimes I cant even remember what I ate the day before. It is really irritating me. Just the littlest things I am forgetting. I have to write things down that I want to do or I will forget.
I was told about the omega 3 or fish oil, but have not taken any yet.
One thing that does help tho, is that I was told to try playing a game or doing crosswords, it helps the brain. I guess thats why there are alot of bingo halls out there. LOL
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