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Women in their 40s and 50s are more likely than men to have lower brain energy and more signs linked to Alzheimer's, like amyloid plaques.
By age 45, a woman's lifetime risk of Alzheimer's is about 1 in 5, double that of men.
Most people with Alzheimer's are postmenopausal women.

Going through menopause early (especially after ovary removal) raises dementia risk even more.
Many peri- and postmenopausal women also notice "brain fog," which could be an early warning sign.

Starting estrogen-only hormone therapy around menopause can lower Alzheimer's risk, but waiting too long might backfire.
Regular exercise and antioxidant-rich foods could also help protect your brain during this stage.