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Feeling Foggy or Forgetful? How Menopause Changes The Brain
During the menopausal transition, gray matter, the brain tissue responsible for memory, focus, and decision-making, tends to shrink in certain regions, including the frontal and temporal cortices and the hippocampus. This helps explain why so many women describe a mental “fog” or trouble concentrating.
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