Empowered Perimenopause With Francesca Liparoti

Episode 27: Why Can’t I Focus? How Perimenopause Affects Your Brain and Cognition

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If you’ve found yourself struggling to concentrate more than before—especially since hitting your 40s—you are absolutely not alone. First and foremost, I want to emphasise that. Experiencing brain fog during perimenopause can feel isolating and even a little scary. When our focus and mental clarity shift, it’s easy to think it’s just us. But I promise you, it’s not!

Brain fog is a broad term that covers a range of frustrating symptoms—difficulty focusing, forgetfulness, that ‘cotton wool’ feeling in your head, and constantly flitting between tasks without being able to settle on just one. You might find yourself walking into a room and forgetting why, opening a new tab on your computer with no idea what for, or unlocking your phone only to stare at the screen blankly. Sound familiar? You’re not alone!

These cognitive changes are often linked to the hormonal shifts of perimenopause—the erratic rise and fall of oestrogen and the steady decline of progesterone can have a big impact on brain function. In this episode, I’ll break down why this happens and, most importantly, what you can do to support your brain through it.

Dive in and listen to episode 27 on your favourite podcast platform. Enjoy!

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