**3.13 Memory loss**

As estrogen affects cognitive function and neurotransmitters, memory loss has been noted at menopause, especially episodic memory and verbal fluency. Estrogen therapy at menopause, whether it reduces the risk of dementia and mild cognitive impairment, is a matter of debate. Women complain of bothersome memory symptoms, forgetfulness, and difficulties with word retrieval and brain fog [9].
