Menopause can mean brain fog, memory trouble - The Washington Post
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Doctors aren’t sure why menopause affects the brain, but hormonal change is a likely culprit.
Doctors aren’t sure why menopause affects the brain, but hormonal change is a likely culprit.
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Menopause can mean brain fog, memory trouble - The Washington Post
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