Menopause Expert's 'Brain Fog' Warning

Dr Kasliwal has seen patients in her clinics terrified that the symptom might be early onset dementia, or a sign of serious illness, but in most cases it’s temporary.

- Sophie Halle-Richards

ONE of the country’s leading menopause experts is encouraging more people to be aware of a debilitating and often overlooked symptom of the menopause.

Consultant Asha Kasliwal, who works for Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust and runs her own self-referral menopause clinic, says most women will be aware of the common signs of the menopause including irregular periods, hot flushes, difficulty sleeping and mood swings. But she is wanting to create more noise around the symptom of ‘brain fog,’ as it can be difficult for sufferers to recognise and talk about with their colleagues, friends or family.