Khaberni - A scientific study has shown that the length of the fertility period contributes to slowing down the deterioration of cognitive functions in women as they age.
Scientists define the fertility period as the time span between the onset of menstruation and the beginning of menopause, this period reflects the duration of exposure to estrogen, a hormone believed to play a crucial role in maintaining brain functions. Since cognitive decline often occurs at a faster pace in women compared to men, researchers have long sought to understand the impact of hormones on this process.
To understand this mechanism, scientists analyzed medical data related to fertility and cognitive state of 14,000 women, collected over 30 years, and data analysis showed that women with longer fertility periods retained better memory and other cognitive functions as they aged. It also showed that the use of hormone therapy, even in the early years after menopause, had no significant impact on cognitive functions.
Researchers confirm that these results do not necessarily imply intervention in the hormonal system in women, but they contribute to a better understanding of the mechanisms of brain aging, indicating that natural factors related to hormone levels may play a more significant role in maintaining cognitive health than previously thought.
