Study sheds light on why pregnancy can cause forgetfulness
📍 The outcome
Researchers have found a biological explanation for temporary forgetfulness during pregnancy, linking it to a disruption in the brain's memory circuit caused by high estrogen levels. This phenomenon, often referred to as "momnesia" or "pregnancy brain," may be a real condition with a neurological basis. The story appears to have quieted without further developments or additional details beyond the initial study.
Epilogue added 39d ago, after coverage quieted.
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Study sheds light on why pregnancy can cause forgetfulness Reuters · 48d ago broke it first
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