A Neurologic Approach to the Midlife Transition
Mind Over Menopause™
Why Menopause and Brain Health Matter
Menopause isn’t just about the ovaries—it’s about the brain.
Many of the symptoms women experience during midlife—brain fog, sleep disruption, mood changes, and even hot flashes—originate from changes within the brain’s hormonal signaling.
These shifts affect the same networks that regulate memory, focus, emotion, and temperature control.
Because women face nearly twice the lifetime risk of dementia compared to men, menopause represents a critical window of opportunity to strengthen brain resilience and protect long-term cognitive health.
Who It’s For
Mind Over Menopause™ is designed for women in their 40s, 50s, and early 60s who want to understand what’s happening in their brains during the menopausal transition—and take action.
You may benefit if you:
Notice changes in memory, focus, or word recall
Experience sleep disruption, mood swings, or fatigue
Have vasomotor symptoms such as hot flashes or night sweats
Want to explore evidence-informed hormone therapy or integrative options
Are concerned about long-term brain health or dementia prevention
Our Approach
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Neurologic and cognitive assessment
Lab testing and imaging to evaluate metabolic, vascular, hormonal, and inflammatory markers
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Guidance on safe use of supplements and medications
Discussion of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) when appropriate
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Dietary and nutritional strategies to support body composition, vascular, and metabolic goals
Focus on optimizing energy, insulin sensitivity, and inflammation
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Exercise recommendations tailored to your needs
Support for bone, cardiovascular, and brain health
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Treatment of insomnia
Assessment for sleep disorders
Guidance on circadian rhythm optimization
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Techniques to support stress regulation, emotional balance, and cognitive clarity
How It’s Different
Traditional menopause care often focuses narrowly on symptom relief. At Healthspan Neurology, we recognize menopause as a neurologic transition that shapes the next several decades of cognitive health.
As both a neurologist with over 25 years of clincial experience and a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, I evaluate menopause through the lens of the brain—how hormonal changes affect memory, mood, sleep, and long-term cognitive resilience.
Hormone therapy can be safe and highly effective when used appropriately—but it’s not one-size-fits-all. Its benefits and risks must be carefully weighed by a clinician who understands the nuances of brain, vascular, and metabolic health, not delegated to a protocol-driven prescriber with limited experience.
Mind Over Menopause™ offers thoughtful, evidence-informed guidance that integrates hormone therapy when indicated, alongside nutrition, sleep, and lifestyle interventions that support both immediate well-being and future brain health.
Getting Started
Your first step is a free introductory call to discuss your goals and determine whether Mind Over Menopause™ is the right fit.
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