**3.14 Alzheimer disease**

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is more common in postmenopausal women than in men of the same age. It is accompanied by progressive cognitive impairment and reduces the quality of life of the woman. These women have memory loss and confusion and are unable to recognize family members and friends. Often they have repetitive statements and movements and may have difficulty in getting up from a chair. Aging and other factors along with menopause are responsible, so menopause is not the direct cause of AD.
