In females, the interaction of testosterone and estrogen aids in the development, maintenance, and repair of reproductive tissues.
However, at a certain point in their lives, women may have high testosterone levels<\/a> which can lead to adverse effects.
These include excessive weight gain, acne, infertility, and facial hair growth.
On the other hand, with increased age, men and women may experience low testosterone levels<\/a>.
Normal testosterone secretion by the female body is far lower than that by the male body.
Healthy male testosterone levels normally vary from 280-1,100 nanograms per deciliter (ng\/dL), whereas female levels usually range from 15 to 70 ng\/dL.
Any value beyond that is considered high.
Acne and excessive hair growth are two of the most common and visible signs of high testosterone in women<\/a>.
Besides this, a woman having higher testosterone levels may also experience any of the following symptoms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Increased weight or Obesity<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Fertility problems<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Irregular menstrual cycles<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Mood shifts<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Deepening of the voice<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Balding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Increased size of the clitoris<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\nFact:<\/div>According to a journal<\/a> published in HHS Author Manuscript, post-menopausal women with higher testosterone levels are more likely to encounter cardiovascular disease.<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n
Causes of high testosterone in a woman<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Usually, underlying health issues are the major cause of high testosterone levels in women<\/a>.
These include Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH), thyroid issues, and insulin resistance<\/a>.
PCOS: <\/strong>It is a prevalent cause of high testosterone levels among women.
In the US, 5\u201315% of women between the ages of 15 and 49 experience high testosterone due to PCOS<\/a>.
It is a challenging, undertreated medical illness that can cause hormonal imbalances and raise testosterone levels.
CAH:<\/strong> is a set of hereditary diseases affecting the adrenal glands.
In CAH<\/a>, the enzyme necessary to control the release of testosterone is absent.
This, in turn, leads to the generation of more testosterone.
Thyroid gland: <\/strong>This gland influences various biological processes including metabolism and the generation and distribution of hormones in the body.
Studies have verified a connection between testosterone levels and Hypothyroidism<\/a> (an underactive thyroid condition).
Hypothyroidism may decrease the synthesis of sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG), which is essential for maintaining the balance of sex hormones in a person’s blood.
Low SHBG concentrations can result in high testosterone levels in women’s blood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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