Sex Hormones and the Associations with Mood and Cognition Across the Lifespan in Females

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre 

For females, endogenous and exogenous sex hormones can play a significant role in neurocognition, mood and mental health at various life phases. This presentation will first briefly cover what we know about cognitive, brain, and mood changes associated with the menstrual cycle, different types of hormonal contraceptive pills, the role of menopausal hormone therapy in neurocognition, and associations between menopause, hormone therapy and later life cognitive decline. This will be followed by practical advice on when and how to consider the impact of both endogenous and exogenous sex hormones when designing a research project.