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Female Cognitive Health

Meaning

Female cognitive health encompasses the state of optimal mental capacity, including memory, executive function, attention, and processing speed, specifically considered within the context of the female endocrine life cycle. This domain recognizes the profound and fluctuating influence of sex steroids, particularly estrogen and progesterone, on neuronal structure, synaptic plasticity, and cerebral blood flow. Clinical interventions in hormonal health aim to support and preserve cognitive function across reproductive stages, from menarche through menopause and beyond. Maintaining this health is crucial for longevity and quality of life.