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Menopause Brain Fog or Dementia? How to Tell the Difference

Becoming Real with Dr. Lori··10 September 2026·32 min

About this episode

You walk into a room and forget why you're there. A word you've used a thousand times won't come. And somewhere underneath the frustration, a quieter fear starts to build — is this menopause, or is it something more serious?In this episode, Dr. Lori draws on decades of clinical work with dementia and midlife women to explain what brain fog during perimenopause and menopause actually is, what the research really shows, and how to recognize when a change in your thinking deserves a closer look. If you've been quietly worrying about your brain, this conversation is for you.Show Notes: https://drloristevic.com/menopause-brain-fog-or-dementia/