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Menopause and Memory
Filed in archive Menstruation by Florence Cardinal on March 7, 2007
Menopause and Memory
When we think of PMS, we think of all the misery and discomfort it causes - mood swings, depression, irritability. Well, believe it or not, there's one good thing we can chalk up to PMS - our memories improve.

According to Psychology Today:

A decidedly positive feature has been added to the list: better brain feats. Women with PMS may actually have greater memory and awareness of their surroundings than do their symptom-free counterparts.


Researchers at Dallas University tested women who were dealing with PMS and those who weren't using very stringent controls. They came up with this conclusion:
"Women with the disorder show heightened attention to their environment," says Atkins. And this perceptual focus is the key to better memory performance: "It would be difficult to recall something if it had not received some attention."


Why is this true? The researchers aren't sure, but it could be hormones.

A tip of the hat to Women's Health at About.com for bringing this story to my attention.

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