Gray matter differences associated with age and sex hormone levels between premenopausal and perimenopausal women, a voxel ‐based morphometry study

ConclusionThe VBM analysis revealed that age and menopause per se lead to gray matter volume reduction in certain brain structures. These structural changes might be potential causes of sexual dysfunction, nervous system degeneration and depression, which need to be examined in future studies. Our findings might provide evidence and guide future research in understanding the menopausal transition.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
Source: Journal of Neuroendocrinology - Category: Endocrinology Authors: Tags: Original Article Source Type: research