Written by Dr. Sandra Miranda, ND
Have you ever walked into a room and completely forgotten why you went there?
Or struggled to find a word that you know you know?
Maybe you’re reading an email and realize you’ve read the same sentence three times.
For many women in perimenopause and menopause, these moments can be surprisingly frustrating—and sometimes a little scary. Hormonal changes such as the decline of estrogen and progesterone can influence how women feel physically and mentally during this stage of life. But brain fog isn’t something we should automatically blame on one thing.
Sleep, stress, nutrition, blood-sugar regulation, lifestyle and hormonal changes can all be pieces of the puzzle. they can affect other hormones as well such as cortisol, melatonin and insulin. All the hormones work in symphony with each other, so the imbalance of even one of these hormones is enough to make us feel forgetful.
That’s why I encourage women to look at the bigger picture rather than simply assuming, “This is just what happens when you get older.”
Your brain deserves attention too.
When I work with women, I want to understand what has changed for them and what factors may be contributing to how they feel. That might mean looking at symptoms, health history, hormone levels, nutrition, gut health, metabolic health and other individual factors.
The goal isn’t to chase one symptom at a time.
It’s about understanding your individual health story and determining what areas may need support.
And if you’re 55, 65 or beyond, it’s certainly not too late to start being proactive about your brain health.
Supporting your long-term brain, heart and bone health is part of taking care of the whole you.
If you’ve noticed changes in your memory, concentration or mental clarity, don’t simply shrug it off.
Pay attention. Ask questions. Get curious about your brain health.
If you’d like to discuss your concerns, call us for a free 10-minute meet-and-greet.
