Effects of estrogens on cognition and brain morphology: involvement of the cerebellum

Ghidoni, R; Boccardi, Marina; Benussi, L; Testa, C; Villa, A; Pievani, M; Gigola, L; Sabattoli, F; Barbiero, L; Frisoni, Giovanni; Binetti, G

doi:10.1016/j.maturitas.2005.11.002

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Effects of estrogens on cognition and brain morphology: involvement of the cerebellum

ContributorsGhidoni, R; Boccardi, Marina; Benussi, L; Testa, C; Villa, A; Pievani, M; Gigola, L; Sabattoli, F; Barbiero, L; Frisoni, Giovanni; Binetti, G

Published inMaturitas, vol. 54, no. 3, p. 222-228

Publication date2006

Abstract

Sex steroid hormones are implicated in the cognitive processes of the adult brain. Among studies reporting a positive effect of estrogen replacement therapy (ERT) on cognition, the most consistent evidence is that it enhances verbal memory and visuospatial functions. In the present study we investigated the effect of ERT on cognition and on brain morphology in healthy postmenopausal women, taking into account the distinction in current and past ERT users.

Keywords

Case-Control Studies
Cerebellum/drug effects
Cognition
Estrogen Replacement Therapy
Female
Humans
Middle Aged
Neuropsychological Tests
Postmenopause

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GHIDONI, R et al. Effects of estrogens on cognition and brain morphology: involvement of the cerebellum. In: Maturitas, 2006, vol. 54, n° 3, p. 222–228. doi: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2005.11.002

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PID : unige:114080
DOI : 10.1016/j.maturitas.2005.11.002
PMID : 16343828

ISSN of the journal0378-5122

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