Chronological age is differentially associated with cognitive performance according to climacteric stage: evidence from a Bayesian multivariate analysis in Chilean women

BackgroundWomen traversing menopause experience neuropsychological changes affecting cognitive domains such as memory, attention, and processing speed. However, the relationship between chronological age and cognitive performance across different climacteric stages remains poorly understood, particularly in Latin American populations. The menopausal transition is increasingly recognized as a critical period for women’s cognitive health, characterized by profound neuroendocrine changes that may i