Oestrogen treatment modulates the impact of cognitive experience and task complexity on memory in middle‐aged surgically menopausal rats

Menopause has been linked to changes in memory. Oestrogen‐containing hormone therapy is prescribed to treat menopause‐related symptoms and can ameliorate memory changes, although the parameters impacting oestrogen‐related memory efficacy are unclear. Cognitive experience and practice have been shown to be neuroprotective and to improve learning and memory during ageing, with the type of task playing a role in subsequent cognitive outcomes....