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Brain Fog May Not Match Test Scores

This systematic review and meta-analysis found only a small association between self-reported cognitive concerns and objective learning-efficiency measures during peri- and postmenopause. For women experiencing brain fog, the evidence reinforces that symptoms are real but may need better assessment tools than standard cognitive tests alone.

Furey RT, Thomas EHX, Kulkarni J, Gurvich C. Subjective versus objective cognition during menopause: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society : JINS. 2025;31(5-6):459-477. doi:10.1017/S1355617725101306

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