Re: [ozmidwifery] there is hope yet!

[Denise Hynd]

Mary Thank you for this info Unlike Laraine I am glad it is not part of menopause and there is hope I will get my brain back whilst not having to stretch it to decide between the increasing range of feminine hygiene products and whether HRT will help me,   Germaine will also like this news to put in the  next revision of her book on menopause and its commercialisation!! Denise  ----- Original Message ----- From: Mary Murphy To: list Sent: Wednesday, October 01, 2003 4:54 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] there is hope yet! Considering the average age of midwives and nurses, I thought this relevant.  MM "Menopause Not Linked to Decline in Cognitive Functioning: NEW YORK (Reuters Health) Sept 23 - Progression through a natural menopausal transition is not associated with significant memory loss, longitudinal study findings indicate. Previous cross-sectional studies have suggested a self-reported increase in forgetfulness during menopausal transition, Dr. Peter M. Meyer and colleagues note in the September 23rd issue of Neurology. Findings regarding potential benefits of hormone replacement therapy have been inconsistent...."