Cognitive disorders in perimenopausal women

Abstract

The article is devoted to the discussion of possible mechanisms of the development of cognitive disorders, the onset and progression of neurodegenerative diseases and the level of sex hormones in women during perimenopause, a condition associated with endocrine changes caused by a decrease in the follicular mass of the ovaries, and, as a consequence, a decrease in the level of their steroid hormones (in particular, estrogen). It is known that estrogen has a neuroprotective effect, affects the mental and cognitive spheres. Reducing it in the perimenopausal period contributes to the appearance of vegetative symptoms (hot flashes, insomnia, mood changes, etc.), increases the risk of developing depressive-anxiety symptoms, cognitive disorders. In order to correct them and prevent the development of neurodegenerative diseases, it is possible to use hormone replacement therapy to prolong the neuroprotective effect of estrogens in a woman’s body.