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Nobl Barazangi, M.D., Ph.D.
Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation
Are there symptoms of a brain tumor and, if so, what are they?
A brain tumor can present in many ways, depending on the size, location, and type of the brain tumor. Symptoms can include progressively worsening headaches or a new headache, nausea/vomiting, seizures, new neu... continue reading about Are there symptoms of a brain tumor and, if so, what are they?
Toni J. Brayer, M.D.
Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation
Could the hormonal changes I'm experiencing during perimenopause be affecting my memory? I've heard a lot of references to "meno-fog."
Almost 2/3 of women complain of memory impairment during menopause and after childbirth when hormones are in flux. This "brain fog" is common and likely is influenced by estrogen. We do have estrogen receptors ... continue reading about Could the hormonal changes I'm experiencing during perimenopause be affecting my memory? I've heard a lot of references to "meno-fog."
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