Researchers reveal link between Alzheimer’s and sex hormones

Researchers have shown female sex hormones play a significant role in how Alzheimer’s manifests in the brain. The study also highlights the importance of developing therapeutic strategies focused on these hormonal connections. The research indicates a need to better understand the role of estradiol — a form of the female sex hormone estrogen, used therapeutically to mitigate menopause symptoms — in Alzheimer’s disease.  
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