Why Is Alzheimer’s More Common in Women? The Hidden Link Between Genes and Menopause | Women’s Brain Health
Why Is Alzheimer’s More Common in Women? The Hidden Link Between Genes and Menopause | Women’s Brain Health Series: Women’s Brain Health — Why Are We at Greater Risk? (Part 1) 1. Why Alzheimer’s Affects More Women Than Men Did you know that about two out of three Alzheimer’s patients are women ? It’s not just because women live longer. Recent studies show that genetic, hormonal, and postmenopausal changes all contribute to making women’s brains more vulnerable to cognitive decline. 👉 Reference: Frontiers in Molecular Biosciences (2025) 2. The Genetic Factor — X Chromosomes and Brain Inflammation Women carry two X chromosomes, and these chromosomes contain many genes related to immune and neural functions . While this offers stronger immune defense, it can also make the brain more sensitive to inflammation. When immune regulation goes off balance, the brain’s defense system can become overactive, potentially acce...