Brain fog — difficulties with memory, concentration, and mental clarity — affects a large proportion of women going through perimenopause and menopause. Women commonly report forgetting words mid-sentence, struggling to concentrate at work, losing track of tasks, and feeling mentally slower than usual. This is not a sign of early dementia; it is a recognised consequence of oestrogen’s vital role in supporting brain function and cognitive processing. It is, however, something that should not be dismissed or simply accepted.
At The York Clinic, we regularly help women who come to us worried about their cognitive symptoms. Our specialists can assess whether hormonal treatment, lifestyle changes, or a combination of both could help lift the mental fog and restore the sharpness and clarity you have been missing.
