Hormone Influence on Cognitive Function

Host: Lauren Streicher, MD Guest: Veronica Ravnikar, MD There is substantial evidence that supports the importance of estrogen to cognitive function, but it seems there is relatively little emphasis on proactively preserving the ability to think clearly once menopause hits. Dr. Veronica Ravnikar, chair of obstetrics and gynecology at South Shore Hospital in Weymouth, Mass., discusses how to treat women with estrogen therapy.