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“One hundred percent of women will have low testosterone. There are zero products for that.” But you can still get testosterone from doctors—they’ll use a lower dose than in a male product.
Hyperandrogenism, especially high levels of testosterone, can cause serious adverse effects if left untreated. High testosterone levels are associated with other health conditions such as obesity, hypertension, amenorrhea (cessation of menstrual cycles), and ovulatory dysfunction, which can lead to infertility.
Higher doses for women can cause side effects including acne, excessive body hair and even body odor. Some are permanent. Voedisch recalls one patient who finally stopped testosterone therapy ...
Testosterone is an essential hormone for both men and women, playing an important role in muscle growth and cognitive function. Low levels of the hormone can lead to changes in mood, cognition and ...
Intermittent use of topical steroids for atopic dermatitis is safe and does not cause skin thinning. [6] [7] [8] Skin atrophy can occur with both prescription and over the counter steroids creams. [9] Low doses of prednisone by mouth can also result in skin atrophy.
In women, testosterone can produce hirsutism (excessive facial/body hair growth), deepening of the voice, and other signs of virilization. Exogenous testosterone may cause suppression of spermatogenesis in men, leading to, in some cases, reversible infertility. [77]
Temporary hair thinning and loss can stem from traumatic stress due to things events like divorce, financial loss, the death of a loved one, surgery, severe illness, and rapid weight loss (Ozempic ...
Women with hyperthecosis often have more markedly elevated testosterone, more hirsutism, and are much more likely to be virilized. [4] While elevated androgens in postmenopausal women is rare, [5] hyperthecosis can present in both premenopausal or postmenopausal women. Women with hyperthecosis may or may not have always had underlying PCOS. [6]