Women’s brain health is a growing field of neuroscience examining the biological, hormonal, and social factors that influence brain aging, cognition, and mental health in women. It highlights unique neurological vulnerabilities and resilience patterns driven by estrogen, genetics, and life stages such as menopause and pregnancy.

The Women’s Brain Health session focuses on understanding sex-specific brain differences and their implications for neurological and psychiatric disorders. Researchers explore how hormonal cycles affect mood regulation, memory, and neuroprotection.

At the Women’s Brain Health Conference, neuroscientists, endocrinologists, and mental health experts present emerging findings on Alzheimer’s disease in women, perimenopausal cognitive decline, migraine, and stress-related disorders. The session emphasizes gender-specific diagnosis, prevention, and treatment strategies tailored to women’s neurological needs.

This session is particularly relevant for clinicians, researchers, and policymakers dedicated to gender-inclusive neuroscience. Participants will gain insights into how lifestyle, hormones, and social determinants shape female brain health across the lifespan.

Recent research in Neuroendocrinology has revealed that estrogen and progesterone modulate neuroinflammation and synaptic plasticity, providing protective effects against neurodegeneration when balanced—and contributing to risk when dysregulated.