03/16/2026
Menopause may affect more than hormones—it can also impact hearing and cognitive function.
New research highlights how hormonal changes during menopause may influence how the brain processes sound, memory, and attention—showing just how closely hearing and brain health are connected.
Mary Claire Haver, MD, author The New Menopause on Instagram: "Mishearing in meetings. Forgetting words mid-sentence. Trouble focusing. You’ve been told it’s stress. It’s not just stress. New research links estrogen loss directly to hearing decline and cognitive changes at the same time. This is perimenopause. brainhealth over40 hormones" https://bit.ly/4rGqWVn