How the brain changes during menopause—and why we still don’t know what it means

Menopause may be known as a significant transition in a woman’s life, but little is known about what happens to the brain during this time. New research may change this, Sophie Willis reports

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BMJ
Published
2026-10-16
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https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj-2026-101144
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Menopause: Health Impacts and Treatments
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How the brain changes during menopause—and why we still don’t know what it means

Sophie Willis
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Menopause: Health Impacts and Treatments
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How the brain changes during menopause—and why we still don’t know what it means

Sophie Willis
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Abstract

Menopause may be known as a significant transition in a woman’s life, but little is known about what happens to the brain during this time. New research may change this, Sophie Willis reports

BMJVol. 395
Good health and well-being
Openalex Percentile: Top 11%
Menopause: Health Impacts and Treatments
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