Memory Problems
If you find yourself forgetting things you would usually remember, don’t worry—it’s not dementia. Hormones—or lack thereof—are responsible for the brain fog you are experiencing during perimenopause. When progesterone levels decrease and estrogen turns into cortisol, the section of the brain that is responsible for memories is impacted. While these memory problems are usually temporary, some women experience this lack of clarity more than others and are usually placed on hormone replacement therapy.
