Evaluation of the relationship between type of menopause and cognitive functions

Abstract

Background/aim:Menopause is often accompanied by neurological symptoms, including cognitive difficulties, especially with memory and attention. In the present study, the purpose was to examine the relationship between the timing of menopause and the cognitive performance of menopausal patients who applied to our neurology clinic with complaints of forgetfulness.Materials and methods: The data of 538 women who applied to the neurology clinic with complaints of forgetfulness between January 2018 and January 2024and underwent neuropsychological evaluations were scanned retrospectively. A total of 96 patients who applied to neurology and menopause clinics were included in the study.Results: In the present study, attention orientation, verbal fluency, memory, and total The Addenbrooke’s Cognitive Evaluation Battery-Revised version (ACE-R) scores were significantly higher in the >50-year-old menopausal group when compared to other groups (p