More than 60% of women struggle with brain fog during the years of menopause transition. Finding that word on the tip of your tongue, losing your train of thought, absent mindedness, difficulty concentrating, forgetfulness are some of the symptoms women experience alongside more well known symptoms such as hot flushes and night sweats. For some women, brain fog can be the main and most bothersome symptom affecting life and work.

Under the effect of hormonal shifts, the brain undergoes changes in its neurochemistry and its wiring. To reduce the impact of these, it is important to care for yourself as best you can. There are no shortcuts and fundamentals are important – good sleep, good nutrition, movement, de-stress, minimal alcohol. Some of these you can achieve yourself, for others you may need help of a health professional, based on your needs, such as a psychologist, exercise physiologist or a doctor.

Many women fear that this is a permanent cognitive decline, however for vast majority of women this is a temporary experience. Brain fog tends to get better and resolve a few years into post-menopause.