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TESTOSTERONE is a male sex hormone or Androgen produced in a woman’s ovaries in small amounts. Combined with estrogen, the female sex hormone, testosterone helps with the growth, maintenance and repair of a woman’s reproductive tissues, bone mass and human behaviours.
An imbalance of testosterone level in the female body can have damaging effects on her body. It affects women”s health and sex drive.
SYMPTOMS TO LOOK FOR
-excess body hair (especially facial hair)
-balding
-acne
-enlarged clitoris
-decreased breast size
-deepening of the voice.
-increased muscle mass.
-irregular menstrual cycles.
-low libido-changes in mood.
-Gaining weight.
The symptoms listed above are some symptoms which if you find out that you have you should consult your doctor.
Various hormonal diseases like- Hyperandrogenism and Hypogonadism exist which are very harmful to a female’s body.
More examples are PCOs and PCOD and congenital adrenal hyperplasia.
The polycystic ovarian disease is a high and very harmful disease for a person. Effective treatment is necessary in these cases.
Women who are facing any kind of difficulty in periods and have abdominal issues or excessive hair should immediately consult a doctor and start their treatment.
NORMAL TESTOSTERONE LEVELS.
The normal testosterone levels in men are around 280 to 1,100 nanograms per deciliter (ng/dL).
the level of hormones produced in the body varies each day and throughout the day. Testosterone levels are highest in the morning.
Lifestyle changes, medication and visits to the doctor for a check are some necessary steps one should take when going through this issue. For treatment, your doctor may suggest some changes in your daily diet and your lifestyle should change too.
High testosterone in women can cause various diseases and symptoms range from excess facial hair to infertility. Seeking help will help you.
Take necessary precautions and daily medication prescribed by your doctor to help you cure your disease caused by high testosterone.
Indian women nowadays are at high risk of these diseases and it is a topic of discussion to raise awareness and information so that Indian women can take a stand for their physical health and seek help.