Hormone Health Hub: Expert Insights on Testing, Balance & Better Living — menopause and Alzheimer's

Alzheimer's disease is a slow and devastating condition that affects memory, cognition, and the ability to perform everyday tasks. Sadly, women are disproportionately affected: by 2050, over 9 million out of 13.8 million Americans with Alzheimer’s will be women. But why are women at greater risk? The answers lie not only in longevity but in biology, hormones, brain structure, and how women respond to stress. What is Alzheimer’s? Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia, marked by the gradual loss of neurons and brain function. Characteristic features include the buildup of beta-amyloid plaques and tau tangles, excessive neural pruning,...

Early menopause affects around 5% of women aged 40 to 45, yet it is frequently misdiagnosed or dismissed. Surgical menopause — triggered by removal of both ovaries — can occur at any age and brings an abrupt loss of both oestrogen and testosterone. This article combines a first-person account of early and surgical menopause with a clinical overview of causes, health risks, and the importance of comprehensive hormone testing. Whether your menopause arrived early, unexpectedly, or surgically, understanding your hormone status is the essential first step towards effective, personalised treatment.