Clarifying our language for better women's brain health: what do we really mean when we say 'menopause' and 'hormone therapy'?

Calvo, Noelia; Einstein, Gillian · Br J Psychiatry · 2025

editorial · Level V

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Abstract

Interest in women's brain health has grown rapidly. However, the terms 'menopause' and 'hormone therapy' have been used as general concepts embracing different types of menopause and treatments. In this editorial, we make a plea for accurate description of each type to generate precision evidence.

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