Mrs P
Female Moderator
Testosterone is known as a "male" hormone, or androgen. It also is made in small amounts by a woman's adrenal glands and ovaries. A woman's testosterone is highest around age 20 and slowly declines till it is half as high in her 40s.
In men, testosterone is linked to male physical traits and sex drive.
In women, testosterone may be linked to sex drive. Eventhough for women, interest in sex can be much more complicated than just testosterone levels.
Testosterone therapy raises testosterone levels in the body..
So what are the signs of low T in women ??
Fatigue
Definite loss of muscle strength and mass
Accumulation of fat, especially around the abdomen
Depression
Increased risk of osteoporosis and related bone deterioration
Increased risk of cardiovascular disease
Vaginal dryness
Lack of interest in sexual activity
Painful sexual intercourse
Sudden absence of menstruation
Hot flashes
Anorgasmia or the inability to have orgasms
Women with low T levels can suffer from symptoms that are similar to those experienced by men, including lowered libido and decreased ability to achieve sexual arousal. If that wasn't bad enough, if we add fatigue and negative moods, it's no wonder they have trouble living together. testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) treatments have been showing success in treating low T in women..
Eventually age drives most women's testosterone down as predictably as it does in men. As testosterone levels drop, previously youthful women begin aging rapidly, often becoming overweight and more passive. Women with low T feel tired and lazy and gain weight easily. Women with low T develop heart disease sooner and lose their memory faster than women with normal levels.
The goal of testosterone treatment is to raise a woman's testosterone level no higher than what is normal for a young woman. All current testosterone products are made for dosing in men. There is not yet a standard dose or blood test for women, so dosing is adjusted based on your symptoms. You are taking a dose that is too high if you have:
Acne or oily skin.
Male-pattern hair loss from the scalp.
Male-pattern hair growth on the face and body.
Anger and hostility problems.
Shrinking breast size.
Hoarseness or a deeper voice.
Irregular menstrual cycles, if you have been menstruating.
An increase in the size of your clitoris.
So yes, Testosterone is "mostly" a male hormone, but women also produce it, and it plays an important role in puberty, sexual function and body system regulation... So ladies, if u are suffering from Low T symptoms and experiencing physical and behavioral changes... Look into testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) treatment...
In men, testosterone is linked to male physical traits and sex drive.
In women, testosterone may be linked to sex drive. Eventhough for women, interest in sex can be much more complicated than just testosterone levels.
Testosterone therapy raises testosterone levels in the body..
So what are the signs of low T in women ??
Fatigue
Definite loss of muscle strength and mass
Accumulation of fat, especially around the abdomen
Depression
Increased risk of osteoporosis and related bone deterioration
Increased risk of cardiovascular disease
Vaginal dryness
Lack of interest in sexual activity
Painful sexual intercourse
Sudden absence of menstruation
Hot flashes
Anorgasmia or the inability to have orgasms
Women with low T levels can suffer from symptoms that are similar to those experienced by men, including lowered libido and decreased ability to achieve sexual arousal. If that wasn't bad enough, if we add fatigue and negative moods, it's no wonder they have trouble living together. testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) treatments have been showing success in treating low T in women..
Eventually age drives most women's testosterone down as predictably as it does in men. As testosterone levels drop, previously youthful women begin aging rapidly, often becoming overweight and more passive. Women with low T feel tired and lazy and gain weight easily. Women with low T develop heart disease sooner and lose their memory faster than women with normal levels.
The goal of testosterone treatment is to raise a woman's testosterone level no higher than what is normal for a young woman. All current testosterone products are made for dosing in men. There is not yet a standard dose or blood test for women, so dosing is adjusted based on your symptoms. You are taking a dose that is too high if you have:
Acne or oily skin.
Male-pattern hair loss from the scalp.
Male-pattern hair growth on the face and body.
Anger and hostility problems.
Shrinking breast size.
Hoarseness or a deeper voice.
Irregular menstrual cycles, if you have been menstruating.
An increase in the size of your clitoris.
So yes, Testosterone is "mostly" a male hormone, but women also produce it, and it plays an important role in puberty, sexual function and body system regulation... So ladies, if u are suffering from Low T symptoms and experiencing physical and behavioral changes... Look into testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) treatment...
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