Menopause and the Brain: Mental Health and Cognition

Dr Olivia Hum

NHS GP Partner in Lewes, East Sussex

Saturday 06 June 2026

Start Time: 09:30 | Finish Time: 11:30

Course Accredited for 2 hours CPD

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Part Funding provided by pharmaceutical companies including a sponsored session over break time.
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Learning Objectives

Discover how the hormonal transitions of perimenopause and menopause influence the brain.

We will explore the intersection of menopause and mental health, considering both pre-existing conditions and new-onset challenges. We will unpack the concept of ‘brain fog’- what it means, why it occurs, and how it can be managed. We’ll also examine the debate around hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and dementia, reviewing the latest evidence. Finally, we’ll discuss evidence-based strategies to support mental health and cognition during this stage of life, with a focus on the critical role of sleep.

Agenda

09:30 - 10:15

Session 1 - Dr Olivia Hum

Mental Health

How does menopause affect the brain?
How is mental health affected by perimenopause and menopause?
What is the role of HRT?

10:15 - 10:45

Break and Promotional Presentation

10:45 - 11:30

Session 2 - Dr Olivia Hum

What is ‘brain fog’ and what is the effect of HRT on this?
HRT and dementia- what does the evidence actually show?
Evidence based strategies supporting mental health and cognition in perimenopause and menopause

11:30

Webinar Ends

Meet the Speaker

Dr Olivia Hum

NHS GP Partner in Lewes, East Sussex

British Menopause Society (BMS) Accredited Menopause Specialist

Co-Founder of Myla Health, Sussex

Dr Olivia Hum has been an NHS GP Partner in Lewes, East Sussex, for the last 17 years. She specialises in women's health and sexual health and runs a small NHS sexual health service, the Circle Room. She is a British Menopause Society (BMS) accredited menopause specialist and sits on the Medical Advisory Council of the BMS.

She is the co-Founder of Myla Health, an organisation providing women's health care in Sussex, Kent, Sheffield, Exeter and online. Myla Health also delivers health education all over the UK to doctors, patients and corporate clients.

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Saturday 06 June 2026

Start Time: 09:30 | Finish Time: 11:30

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