How self-reported hot flashes may relate to affect, cognitive performance and sleep

Correlation between menopausal symptoms and everyday cognition in Chinese (peri)menopausal women

“…Previous studies have reported that the effects of hot flashes on cognitive function are inconsistent. The hot flashes of self-report [6] or objective measurement [7] are the predictors of the decline of verbal memory. In contrast, other studies have shown a limited [22] or no association [8] between hot flashes and cognitive impairment.…”

“…The results of studies about the relationship between menopausal symptoms and cognitive decline are inconsistent. One study showed that subjective reported hot flashes were related to cognitive decline [6], while another study [7] showed that only hot flashes measured objectively were related to verbal memory. Studies assessing the effect of depressive symptoms on processing speed are conflicting, consistent with either a positive association [8], or a lack of association [9].…”

The intensity of menopausal symptoms is associated with episodic memory in postmenopausal women

“…Hot flushes documented subjectively 17 or/and objectively 18 represent the most significant negative predictor of selfreported forgetfulness or retrospective memory functioning [17][18][19] . The severity of hot flushes predicted both the performance in verbal memory scores and the duration of memory problems 20,21 .…”

“…A number of studies have indicated an association between vasomotor symptoms and memory performance [15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22] .…”

Vasomotor Symptoms Monitoring with a Commercial Activity Tracking Watch

“…This can improve upon the current reliance on the use of personal diaries 1 . There are multiple conditions associated with vasomotor symptoms including menopause/early menopausal transition 2 , medications (Quinestrol, tramadol, etc.…”