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Puberty, pregnancy, and menopause are accompanied by distinct patterns of brain plasticity

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A new brain imaging study indicates that puberty and pregnancy are associated with widespread gray matter reductions in the female brain. In contrast, the menopausal transition coincides with a surprising pause in typical age-related brain changes.

First report: There’s a Neurological Basis for “Pregnancy Brain” — nautil.us, 1d