The menopause brain: why it might be feeling strange and what you can do about it
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- Опубліковано 18 бер 2024
- The Dr Louise Newson Podcast is celebrating two huge milestones this week: not only is the podcast five years old, we’ve hit six million downloads since Dr Louise started her podcast back in March 2019!
Making a welcome return to the podcast this week is world-renowned neuroscientist Dr Lisa Mosconi, PhD. Her new book, The Menopause Brain is released on 21 March and in it Dr Lisa shares some of the fascinating changes that occur to the brain during menopause.
In this episode, Dr Lisa explains how our understanding of the importance of hormones’ role in the brain is relatively new - man was walking on the moon almost 30 years before scientists realised that the hormones that play an important part in ovarian function also have a fundamental role in the brain.
She explains that she wrote her book to empower women with the information they need to navigate the menopause - by understanding why your brain might feel foggy and the science behind it, she hopes to reassure and enlighten.
You can follow Dr Lisa Mosconi on Instagram @dr_mosconi
This was so educational! I had no idea estrogen was produced by the brain. That totally makes sense also as to why some glide through menopause while others struggle. I'm 53...had to have a hysterectomy at 50 and currently on HRT.
My friend is 76. She had no signs of peri menopause or menopause except she just stopped getting her periods one day. She's never had a hot flash or brain fog in her life.
I couldn't understand...once your ovaries stop working, that lack of estrogen should have made her go crazy like it did me. But your brain can still produce necessary estrogen?!! That's amazing!
Our brains are amazingly wonderful!
Thank you so much for educating millions 🙏 and promoting women's interests! 💪
Huge thank you ladies. I have a bit worried about my brain fog and forgetfulness.. 💕
Yes post menopause support would be so welcome. Thank you
Thank you so much to both of you!!!
A great podcast dealing with the science of our brain and brain health. Knowledge is everything but with two knowledgeable women together it was double the benefit. Well done ladies and thank you for giving us hope that life can get better through the difficult perimenopause, menopause & post menopause years. ❤
This had been super interesting. Pleasure to listen to Lisa and would love to hear more from her too. Is the book going to be turned into an audiobook?
Your podcast cast made me feel that I am not crazy, I was wondering if you guys can see me via tel health, I am totally lost and can’t find Dr in us that seems to understand
“The Menopause Society” (in the U.S.) has a directory with certified menopause specialists. You put in your zip code and it shows you providers in your area. There are also online practices that work entirely via telehealth and are able to prescribe HRT if you like to try it. They keep expanding into more and more states. You could look into this as well. Good luck to you.
I'm very interested in whether I can take Progesterone & Testosterone now I've had a full hysterectomy & had my ovaries removed too. I'm on oestrogen but my brain fog post surgery has returned with a vengeance, so what can I do? Is it safe to take Progesterone now ?
I recall from previous podcasts about progesterone that it is safe to add it even when the uterus was removed, and it's not too unusual from GPs to prescribe it if needed.
I would definitely ask a Dr first. I had a full hysterectomy, ovaries removed and the Dr said progesterone protects the womb so once the womb is gone, there's no need. The estrogen protects the heart and brain. So... I'm not sure. But it's a good question so I would be interested to know the answer as well. I hope Dr Newson replies...
@@eynta2 According to Dr Michael Platt, progesterone is essential for mental health and sleep amongst other things. He says it's not true, that women without a uterus don't need it.
You need Progesterone, it is essential for brain health. I also had a hysterectomy, after a year I started with Estradiol. After 2 years Estradiol wasn’t enough I had insomnio, brain fog, depression etc. My doctor suggested adding 200mg of progesterone before going to bed. After 8 weeks I was sleeping better and my depression was gone. After 3 months I felt like my self agin. Dr Louise has some podcast about the essential role of Progesterone on menopause. Good Luck 💗
What about post menopause? Is there no assistance?
Same as peri & menopause- take body identical HRT
You know what else helps make menopause gentler? HRT!
(pro-tip: you both should try to look towards your cameras rather than at your screens.)