Over the course of the life-cycle of a woman, she suffers from the effects of the menopause. Hormone replacement therapy is recommended as a treatment for post-menopausal symptoms. Recently, some studies have indicated that hormone replacement therapy could modify aging-related changes in cognitive decline. The aim of this essay was to investigate the effects of hormone replacement therapy on cognitive performance. Multiple studies indicate that estrogen has positive effects on cognition. However, these data are not sufficient to recommend the use of hormone replacement therapy to prevent aging-related cognitive decline. Further research will be necessary to elucidate the benefits of hormone replacement therapy, hormone contributions and other factors related to menopause and hormone replacement therapy that might influence cognitive performance.
Aging; Hormone replacement therapy; Cognitive processes