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Middle-aged women may be concerned to find themselves misplacing car keys or forgetting appointments more often than before. However, these memory lapses are in fact a normal part of the aging process. Keep reading to learn about the differences between normal, age-related memory lapses, and the types of memory lapses that may indicate a more serious problem. |
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Information is entered into the memory in a three-step process. In the first step (acquisition), information or an event enters into the short-term memory. In the retention phase, this information is enhanced and fixed in the long-term memory (usually during sleep). The last phase is retrieval, where information from the long-term memory is recalled into consciousness.
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- Short-term memory: provides a small storage space for daily tasks, lists, etc.; more likely to be affected with age.
- Long-term memory: a more permanent mental storage, where information rests in a latent state until fetched back into consciousness.
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Memory problems occur when information in the long-term memory is damaged or lost (due to brain damage, for example), when the retrieval mechanism from the long-term memory malfunctions, or when it becomes difficult to retain new information in the short-term memory.
The type of memory lapse generally experienced by menopausal women affects the short-term memory, meaning that only recent events (like where you left the car keys) are forgotten, while old events that may have happened years ago are still remembered in detail. To be certain that your memory lapses are a normal sign of aging and not a symptom of a more serious problem, keep reading to learn about the different types of memory lapses.  |
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Surgical Menopause may affect Cognition |
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Recent studies suggest that women who have undergone surgical menopause (removal of one or both ovaries) are even more likely to experience sometimes severe cognitive problems such as memory loss later in life. |
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Memory lapses may seem inevitable, but there are different treatment options that can bring relief. Keep reading the section below to learn about the most effective treatments for menopause-related memory lapses, including lifestyle changes, alternative treatments, and medical procedures.
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Treatment for Memory Lapses
with MacaActive Supplements |
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As you have already read, memory lapses are mainly caused by declining estrogen levels, which is a natural part of aging. Therefore, if you want relief from this undesirable symptom, you must restore estrogen hormone levels.
Today there are three effective ways to normalize hormonal levels: lifestyle changes, alternative medicine and drugs & surgery.
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Lifestyle Changes: This level of treatment involves no risk, but may be the hardest way to go because you'll have to restrict yourself from many things. That's why most people consider the next level of treatment, alternative medicine, which has proven to be excellent for treating memory lapses in a safe and natural way.
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Alternative medicine: There are two types of herbal supplements for treating memory lapses: Those containing phytoestrogenic herbs, and those containing non-estrogenic herbs. Phytoestrogenic herbs (like Black Cohosh) are filled with phytoestrogens, which are similar to estrogens. They can increase low estrogen levels by replacing some of the missing estrogen hormones. This isn't the best solution, however, because your body will become less responsive to producing estrogen on its own, causing a further decrease in body-own hormone levels. Unlike phytoestrogenic herbs, non-estrogenic herbs don't contain estrogen, but nourish hormonal glands to work more efficiently. This ultimately results in balancing not only estrogen, but other necessary hormones, as well. Non-estrogenic herbs are thus one of the best and safest ways to treat memory lapses naturally.
An excellent example of a safe and effective non-estrogenic herb for hormonal imbalance is herbal MacaActive. What makes MacaActive so special is its ability to balance hormonal levels in women by nourishing the hormonal glands. It thus alleviates most disorders related to hormonal imbalance, including memory lapses.  to read more about MacaActive.
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Drugs and Surgery: This level of treatment has the highest risk and often the highest costs. The most common drug therapy for treating memory lapses in the US is hormone replacement therapy (HRT). There's no doubt that this is the quickest and strongest way to combat hormonal imbalance. Unfortunately, it entails serious side effects and increases the risk of different types of cancer in women. If you still want to consider this approach, see your doctor to become better informed about what this treatment option involves.
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A safe way to balance hormones:
Non-estrogenic herbs are the most effective solution for treating hormonal imbalance and its related symptom, memory lapses.
MacaActive is an excellent non-estrogenic herb. It's simple: rather than putting hormones from the outside into your body artificially, MacaActive stimulates your hormone glands into producing the necessary hormones naturally. This is what makes MacaActive supplements so unique. to read all about MacaActive. |
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