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Female Brain

Meaning

The Female Brain is a neuroendocrinological concept describing the human brain viewed in terms of its sex-specific structural, functional, and neurochemical characteristics, which are dynamically modulated by sex hormones, primarily estradiol and progesterone. These hormonal fluctuations dictate distinct patterns in cognitive processing, emotional reactivity, and vulnerability to specific mood and neurological disorders across the female lifespan. Recognizing this hormonal influence is fundamental to personalized mental and hormonal health care.