During midlife, are there actual changes in cognitive function, or is it all “just brain fog?”
Watch this special edition of Belmar Pharma Solutions’ Preferred Provider webinar, “Why Menopause Matters to the Brain!” on-demand to explore the connection between hormonal changes, cognitive function, and long-term brain health.
Understanding Brain Fog and Cognitive Changes in Menopause
Brain fog may not be a medical diagnosis, but the cognitive changes patients describe during perimenopause can be very real. Difficulty focusing, forgetfulness, losing a train of thought, and feeling less mentally sharp can affect patients personally and professionally.
Belmar Medical Director, Angela DeRosa, DO, MBA, CPE; Rachel “RG” Noonan, PharmD; and guest panelist, Allison Crane, MD, a functional and integrative medicine specialist, certified health and wellness coach, and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner (MSCP), discuss research on cognitive changes during midlife and how providers can distinguish common brain fog symptoms from signs that warrant further evaluation.
Hormones, Brain Health, and Dementia Risk
Learn how fluctuations in estradiol, progesterone, and testosterone may influence memory, attention, executive function, sleep, mood, and brain energy metabolism. The panel also examines other potential contributors to brain fog, including thyroid function, stress, blood sugar, gut health, medications, and nutrient deficiencies.
The presenters explore the differences between intermittent brain fog and progressive cognitive decline, along with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease risk factors—including the role of family history, APOE variants, and modifiable lifestyle factors.
Therapeutic Strategies for Supporting Cognitive Health
The discussion also covers strategies providers may consider for supporting patients’ cognitive health, including:
- Nutrition
- Exercise
- Sleep
- Stress management
- Social connection
- Supplements
- Personalized bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT)
Our expert panel also reviews compounded options such as NAD+ therapy and sermorelin acetate, and their potential roles in healthy aging and cognitive support.
This webinar is intended for providers. If you are a provider and would like to watch the webinar, please fill out the form below.
