PERIMENOPAUSE AND FORGETFULNESS
Dr Steven R. Goldstein, a Perimenopause Specialist NYC recalls the case of a forty six year old patient stating she would walk into a room and forget why she went there. Another time she was taking her daughter to the pediatrician, who had moved to a new building, so she had to look up his name on the directory. She blanked on his name. Completely forgot. Couldn’t even remember what letter it started with. What causes a forty six year old woman to forget like this? Is it anxiety? Nervousness is one reason people have bouts of forgetfulness, as when you suddenly forget everything you wanted to say because you’re so anxious when you’re called upon to speak to a group. Be aware that the use of tranquilizers including Valium or Xanax and sleeping pills have side effects that include loss of memory. If you’re confused as well as forgetful, doctors will rule out brain tumors, head injuries, and very poor nutrition. These diagnoses are very rare for women