Hormones
Women health

27 августа 2021

Testosterone in Women: Lack and Excess

Testosterone in Women: Lack and Excess
Testosterone in Women: Lack and Excess
Hormones
Women health

27 августа 2021

Testosterone in Women: Lack and Excess

Testosterone is a male sex hormone that is also produced in small quantities in women. The hormone affects reproductive function, metabolism, muscles, sexual behavior, and psyche. Normally, its concentration changes during puberty (increases), pregnancy (increases), and menopause (decreases). Too much testosterone can cause: - Acne - Hair growth in the wrong places - Disrupted periods - Increased libido - Polycystic disease - And infertility The deficiency leads to a decrease in libido and cognitive functions, fatigue, osteoporosis, and anemia.

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