Difficulty concentrating

The Executive Center: The front of your brain (the prefrontal cortex) is like a busy office manager. It handles focus, planning, and keeping track of several things at once.

The Oestrogen Link: Oestrogen is the fuel this "manager" uses to keep the office running smoothly. When levels fluctuate, the manager might feel a bit overwhelmed, making it harder to sustain attention.

A New Kind of Intelligence: While it might feel frustrating that your "linear" thinking is wavering, something else is happening. Many women find that a subtler, more intuitive way of knowing begins to emerge.

Pattern over Process: You may find you are less interested in "completion for completion's sake" and more capable of seeing connections and patterns that you previously overlooked.