Women's brains slow their remodeling during menopause, new study finds

Scientists have discovered that women's brains undergo intensive remodeling during puberty and pregnancy, but during menopause — to researchers' surprise — this process slows significantly. Menopause is the third major hormonal milestone in a woman's life, yet its impact on the brain differs from the previous two. The findings suggest that neuroplasticity mechanisms work differently in this life phase.

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