Two recent studies published in Neurology, January 2009, determined that Hormone Replacement Therapy for women is linked to brain shrinkage, but not to small brain lesions that are the first sign of cardiovascular disease. The studies aimed at finding out how hormone therapy might affect memory and thinking skills.
MRI scans were taken of 1400 women ages 71 - 89. They found that women taking estrogen (with or without progestin) had smaller brain volumes in two specific areas of the brain. Both areas were involved with thinking and memory skills. One of the areas (the hippocampus) is a risk factor for dementia.
My recommendation: Try to use natural alternatives to Hormone Replacement Therapy first before any drugs are used.
If you have any questions about this, please contact Dr. Dan Thibodeau at 920-954-1002 or at DrDan1221@yahoo.com
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