Association between type of menopause and mild cognitive impairment: The REDLINC XII study.

To evaluate the association between type of menopause (spontaneous or surgical) and mild cognitive impairment (MCI). This study was a cross-sectional, observational, and sub-analytical investigation conducted within gynecological consultations across nine Latin American countries. We assessed sociodemographic, clinical, and anthropometric data, family history of dementia, and the presence of MCI using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) tool. The study involved 1185 postmenopausal women with a mean age of 55.3 years and a body mass index of 26.4 kg/m When comparing women who experience spontaneous menopause over the age of 40 with those who undergo it before this age, there was no observed increased risk of developing MCI, while those with surgical menopause, independent of age, are more prone to cognitive decline. Women who have ever used menopausal hormone therapy have a lower MCI risk. Further research is warranted to delve deeper into this topic.

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