Dementia 'flagged' by a difficult menopause

WOMEN who struggle with the menopause may be more likely to develop dementia later.

- Hanna Geissler

Researchers found those who suffered more from poor sleep, depression and memory problems typically had poorer cognitive function later in life.

Writing in the journal PLOS One, experts called for more research to investigate whether more severe menopause symptoms could provide an early alert for dementia risk.