Furthermore, testosterone supplementation along with exercise in patients with IBM led to an additional decrease in inflammatory response when compared to exercise alone . A study of the effects of pubertal induction with monthly testosterone injections in young boys aged 12 to 17 years receiving glucocorticoids demonstrated no effects on bone density or bone age advancement but improved muscle strength. Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) is an X-linked recessive disorder causing progressive neuromuscular weakness primarily affecting males, typically manifesting in prepubertal boys. The specific relationship between androgens and hemorrhagic stroke remains under-investigated. Thus, the direct relation between androgen level and homocysteine may act as a potential mechanism for increased cardiovascular events through accelerated atherosclerosis and thromboembolism 18, 19. This androgen is responsible for masculine features and fertility in males while having positive effects on bone density, lean mass, mood, and libido in females. The hypothalamus contains neurons that react strongly to steroids and glucocorticoids (the steroid hormones of the adrenal gland, released in response to ACTH). Peptide hormones have important influences upon the hypothalamus, and to do so they must pass through the blood–brain barrier. In the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis, neurohypophysial hormones are released from the posterior pituitary, which is actually a prolongation of the hypothalamus, into the circulation. If the sexually dimorphic nucleus is lesioned, this preference for females by males diminishes. The importance of these changes can be recognized by functional differences between males and females. In mammals, magnocellular neurosecretory cells in the paraventricular nucleus and the supraoptic nucleus of the hypothalamus produce neurohypophysial hormones, oxytocin and vasopressin. We also discuss how the metabolic effect of testosterone is centrally mediated via the androgen receptor. In men, testosterone plays a pivotal role in maintaining the health and function of these neural pathways. These effects are also observed in women with catamenial epilepsy who experience decreased seizure frequency during the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle and improved seizure control in men who received testosterone supplements 64, 65. Androgens have antiseizure effects, which are further augmented when used with an aromatase inhibitor that decreases the conversion of androgen into the proconvulsant estradiol and increases levels of androgen . Future studies should deepen our understanding of TRTs’ effects on MS in men with testosterone deficiency and those with normal levels along with optimizing therapeutic strategies across a broader spectrum of demyelinating diseases. This data highlights the potential protective effects of androgens in demyelinating disorders. However, the precise role of androgens in the pathogenesis of these disorders and their potential use in treatment remains largely unexplored . Elevated levels of homocysteine are responsible for accelerated atherosclerotic plaques due to oxidative stress, endothelial injury, and increased thrombosis . Dose-dependent effects of testosterone and association with ischemic stroke have been established. The ability of androgens to facilitate formation, growth, and modulation of neural networks may represent a target for neural recovery following an insult to the CNS. Neuroplasticity is the ability of the brain to adapt in response to stimuli and is of distinct interest in stroke rehabilitation and cognitive recovery . Thus, it is hypothesized that androgens negatively impact cognitive functions regulated through these structures . The influence of androgens on brain development may begin during fetal development. In this article, we discuss the different forms of endogenous androgen, their function in the CNS, the evolving understanding of the role of androgen in various CNS disorders, and the therapeutic use of androgen supplementation for CNS pathologies. The primary function of androgens involves reproduction and the development of secondary sexual characters. This review highlights the increasing recognition of testosterone and androgen signaling in various neurological conditions, with evidence of both protective and harmful effects depending on dosage and context. We examine the role of physiologically derived androgens and androgenic supplements in neurodevelopment and neuroplasticity and delve into the involvement of androgen pathways in the pathogenesis of various neurological disorders. D-Aspartic Acid is an amino acid that plays a crucial role in the production and release of hormones in the body. Conversely, a retrospective analysis of five men with PD and testosterone deficiency did show significant improvement of refractory non-motor PD symptoms following TRT . The study was limited by a small sample size and the lack of long-term follow-up, which may have lacked evidence surrounding any delayed effects of TRT . Thus, there is no clear role for TRT in the prevention or treatment of MCI or dementia. Similarly, another study with a one-year follow-up reviewed the impact of TRT versus placebo in men with MCI and symptomatic hypogonadism and showed no improvement in cognitive function 47, 48. This was further confirmed by male animal models having higher amyloid beta protein deposition and lower hippocampal volume following castration when compared with the control group . Numerous observational studies have linked anti-androgen therapy, commonly used in prostate cancer, with an elevated risk of AD and other neurodegenerative diseases, like Parkinson disease . Medial parts of the nucleus have a controlling effect on the lateral part. In the sheep, cervical stimulation in the presence of high levels of estrogen can induce maternal behavior in a virgin ewe. All fevers result from a raised setting in the hypothalamus; elevated body temperatures due to any other cause are classified as hyperthermia. In neonatal life, gonadal steroids are thought to influence the development of the hypothalamus. Estrogen receptor (ER) has been shown to transactivate other transcription factors in this manner, despite the absence of an estrogen response element (ERE) in the proximal promoter region of the gene. Estrogen and progesterone can influence gene expression in particular neurons or induce changes in cell membrane potential and kinase activation, leading to diverse non-genomic cellular functions. Most nerve fibres within the hypothalamus run in two ways (bidirectional). The hypothalamus controls body temperature, hunger, important aspects of parenting and maternal attachment behaviours, thirst, fatigue, sleep, circadian rhythms, and is important in certain social behaviors, such as sexual and aggressive behaviors. The hypothalamus is located below the thalamus and is part of the limbic system. One of the most important functions is to link the nervous system to the endocrine system via the pituitary gland. Nevertheless, there is extensive evidence that prenatal androgen excess alters metabolism via central actions. Interestingly, the same group showed that XY animals on a chow diet show increased fat mass and impaired glucose tolerance relative to XX animals.34 These results suggest that the X chromosome may only contribute to impaired metabolism in conditions of nutrient excess. The role of central AR in masculinizing the brain with respect to metabolism will be discussed below. Quantitative assessments have provided valuable insights into the extent of neural dysfunction and the potential benefits of testosterone replacement therapy. Additionally, personalized medicine approaches, tailored to the specific needs and responses of individual patients, could revolutionize the management of testosterone-deficient neuropathy. Future studies should focus on elucidating the mechanisms by which testosterone influences neural pathways and exploring novel therapeutic strategies to enhance nerve regeneration and function. These findings position androgens and ARs as promising targets for the therapeutic management of various neurological diseases.