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The Impact of Sex Hormones on Cognition and Treatment: A Review

Pavani K. Gonnabathula , Momoh A. Yakubu

International Journal of Medical, Pharmacy and Drug Research(IJMPD), Vol-7,Issue-3, May - June 2023, Pages 9-15 , 10.22161/ijmpd.7.3.2

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Article Info: Received: 18 Apr 2023; Received in revised form: 15 May 2023; Accepted: 25 May 2023; Available online: 03 Jun 2023

Abstract:

Hormones serves as natural chemical triggers that regulate various processes within the human body, including growth, emotional states, and cognitive processing. Extensive research has been conducted to explore the correlation between hormonal effects and cognitive function; these studies have examined a variety of factors such as aging, pregnancy, post-natal states, emotions, and stress. This article focuses on the impact of hormonal changes on neuronal networks and the mechanisms underlying cognitive function. Hormones possess the ability to influence multiple processes in the human body, including emotions and cognition. The effects of hormones on cognitive function vary depending on the specific hormone involved. Furthermore, hormone levels that are too low or too high can lead to both positive and negative outcomes. Therefore, understanding the influence of sex hormones on cognition is a valuable endeavor.

Keywords:

Cognition, Cognitive Decline, Phytoestrogens, Sex Hormones, Treatment.

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