One benefit of late menopause is having better memory. As people grow older, it’s normal for the brain to experience cognitive decline.
However, a study found that women who experienced late onset menopause have better cognition compared to other women of the same age. One possible explanation that the researchers put forth is that estrogen can also have a protective effect on neurons or brain cells.
This means that the longer a woman’s body produces estrogen, the more protection their brain can have against cognitive decline.
Con: Increased cancer risk
One of the most prominent risks associated with late menopause is that it can increase the risk of ovarian, uterine, and breast cancer.
Just as estrogen has some beneficial effects on one’s health, it also has some negative effects on the body. In late menopause, higher amounts of estrogen can increase the risk of uterine cancer. Additionally, high estrogen levels are also related to a higher risk of breast and ovarian cancer.
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