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11/14/2025

Is testosterone a Male hormone?
Here are some benefits of testosterone found in women. Testosterone is a crucial metabolic hormone with functions throughout the female body as well.

Imbalances in women can lead to symptoms like low s*x drive, fatigue, and mood changes if levels are too low,
Additional Benefits!
Ovarian Function: Works with other hormones like estrogen to keep the ovaries functioning properly.
Bone Health: Contributes to maintaining bone density and strength.
Libido and Sexual Function: Plays a key role in s*xual desire and arousal.
Energy and Mood: Affects energy levels, mood, and cognitive function.
Muscle Mass: Helps maintain muscle mass, similar to its role in men

Yes, testosterone is also a crucial brain hormone. While primarily known for its role in reproduction and secondary s*x characteristics, it significantly influences the structure, function, and development of the brain in both males and females

How Testosterone Affects the Brain?

Neuroprotection: Testosterone has significant neuroprotective effects, helping to delay nerve cell death, reduce neuroinflammation, and improve nerve cell regrowth after damage.

Mood and Emotional Regulation: It influences neurotransmitter systems like serotonin and dopamine, which are vital for mood.
Low testosterone levels are associated with increased anxiety, depression, and a lack of motivation.

Cognitive Function: Testosterone affects memory, focus, and attention. It plays a role in visuospatial abilities (like mental rotation tasks) and working memory.

Brain Structure: There are specific androgen receptors located in various brain regions, including the amygdala and hippocampus, which are critical for emotional processing, memory, and spatial cognition.

Neurogenesis: Testosterone has been shown to increase the survival rate of new neurons (neurogenesis) in certain areas of the adult brain, such as the hippocampus.

Metabolism in the Brain: Within the brain, testosterone is converted into other important neurosteroids, such as dihydrotestosterone (DHT) and estradiol (a form of estrogen), which then act on different receptors to influence neural function and behavior.

11/14/2025

The FDA has recently requested manufacturers to remove most of the "black box" warnings from all FDA-approved menopausal hormone replacement therapy (HRT) products, including those containing conjugated estrogens (CEEs) and medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA). This decision has led to debates about whether the FDA went far enough, particularly concerning the exclusion of custom-compounded bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT)

So On November 10, 2025, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the FDA announced they are working with manufacturers to update product labeling to remove references to risks of cardiovascular disease, breast cancer, and probable dementia.

Affected Products: The change applies to all FDA-approved estrogen-only and combined estrogen-progestogen products (pills, patches, creams, etc.), including widely used formulations like CEE and MPA, such as Premarin and Prempro.

However, some questions and criticisms remain:

Exclusion of BHRT: Custom-compounded BHRT products (which often contain bioidentical hormones like estradiol, progesterone, and estriol) are not included in the FDA's decision because they are not FDA-approved products.
There is a lack of large-scale, high-quality data on the safety and efficacy of these custom-mixed formulations compared to the standardized, FDA-approved options.

Critics argue the FDA should establish clearer guidelines or research for these widely used alternatives.

"Bioidentical" vs. "Synthetic": The FDA-approved CEE and MPA are derived from different sources (e.g., conjugated equine estrogens) and are not "body-identical" to human hormones. Many women prefer BHRT due to the perception they are safer and more "natural".
While some FDA-approved products do contain bioidentical hormones (such as estradiol patches or micronized progesterone capsules), the recent label changes focus on all FDA-approved products, regardless of source.
The debate continues as to whether the form of the hormone (e.g., CEE vs. estradiol) significantly impacts the risk profile.

The general consensus among health professionals is that the label change will foster more open, evidence-based conversations between patients and doctors about individualized HRT treatment options

11/07/2025

Motivation thrives in community.

When we join group wellness initiatives, we don't just work on our health alone we support each other, celebrate progress, and stay accountable together.

At Ahuike Health, we believe that building a supportive wellness community creates a ripple effect of encouragement and confidence that pushes everyone toward lasting change.

Ready to see how a community can change your health path? Let's take this step together.

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Lets learn how our bodies processes and uses hormones

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