Menopause & Cognitive Health: What Science Says About MHT and Dementia Risk
- Dr. Rochelle Bernstein
- Aug 12, 2024
- 5 min read
The most common form of dementia is Alzheimer's Disease (AD), and research indicates that women are at higher risk than men. At age 45, a woman has a 1 in 5 (20%) chance of developing AD over her lifetime, compared to a 1 in 10 (10%) chance for men. Although age is a significant risk factor for women, other contributing factors include lower educational attainment, preeclampsia in pregnancy, early menopause (before age 45), and depression.
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