Cognitive effects of oophorectomy

Gillian Einstein

Professor, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Arts and Sciences;Professor, Dalla Lana School of Public Health;

Adjunct Scientist, Baycrest Hospital, Rotman Research Institute; Adjunct Scientist, Women's College Hospital

Guest Professor of Gender Medicine, Linköping University, Sweden

• Campus
  • St. George
• Faculty
  • Dalla Lana School of Public Health
  • Faculty of Arts & Science
• Department
  • Psychology
  • Public Health Sciences
• Centres
  • Centre for Sexual Diversity Studies
  • Centre for the Study of Pain
  • Institute of Medical Science

Areas of Expertise

• BRCA mutation (breast and ovarian cancer) prophylaxis effects on cognition
• Cognitive effects of oophorectomy
• Effects of culture and experience on the nervous system
• Effects of steroid hormones on mental health
• Effects of the menstrual cycle on mood and sleep
• Estrogen and the brain
• Female genital circumcision/mutilation/cutting
• Gender and health
• Interactions between sex and gender
• sex differences
• Women's health

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