India, Oct. 15 -- Menopause is a major reproductive health milestone for a woman. It brings in significant hormonal changes as menstruation stops. While it is natural for a woman, early menopause can increase several health risks. An Irish study published in the Journal for Alzheimer's Disease identified one of them to be a neurodegenerative disorder: dementia.

The study was conducted by the University of Galway and Boston University, examining 1,329 women's reproductive health data. They looked at things like when they got their first period, when they reached menopause, reproductive lifespan, and if they began hormone replacement therapy after menopause.

Upon further assessing brain scans and cognitive test results, the findings showe...