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Cognitive Androgen Correlation

Meaning

The Cognitive Androgen Correlation refers to the observed clinical and physiological relationship between the circulating levels and cellular action of androgens, primarily testosterone and its derivatives, and specific aspects of cognitive function. This correlation suggests that optimal androgen signaling is necessary for maintaining mental acuity, spatial abilities, memory consolidation, and overall neurocognitive health. Declines in androgen status are often paralleled by subtle yet significant shifts in these cognitive domains.