Hormonersatztherapie in der menopause: Effekte der HRT auf kognitive und andere psychische funktionen

Translated title of the contribution: Hormone replacement therapy in menopause: Effects of HRT on cognitive and other mental functions

U. Schweiger*

*Corresponding author for this work

Abstract

The brain is an important target organ for gonadal hormones. Estrogens have protective and trophic effects on neural systems and modulate the activity of several neurotransmitter systems. Initial studies support the hypothesis that estrogen therapy in menopause may have protective effects toward the development of dementia, particularly Alzheimer's disease. Furthermore, estrogens may improve verbal fluency, memory, and mood in elderly women. Still, the available evidence is not sufficient to support general treatment recommendations with respect to estrogens and the therapeutic targets dementia and depression.

Translated title of the contributionHormone replacement therapy in menopause: Effects of HRT on cognitive and other mental functions
Original languageGerman
JournalGynakologe
Volume33
Issue number6
Pages (from-to)385-390
Number of pages6
ISSN0017-5994
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 06.2000

Research Areas and Centers

  • Academic Focus: Center for Brain, Behavior and Metabolism (CBBM)

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