Unfortunately, like so many of the other hormones, a woman’s testosterone levels peak around the age of 25 and then slowly declines. Other factors that can cause a woman to have low testosterone are a traumatic childbirth, depression, adrenal fatigue, cholesterol lowering medications, diets excessively low in fats, and surgery to the pelvic area.

Common signs of that a woman can have when she is testosterone deficient are:

• Decreased armpit, pubic and body hair
• Decreased sex drive
• Depression
• Failing memory
• Fatigue
• Flabbiness and muscular weakness. The decrease of muscle tone is typically seen in sagging upper arms and cheeks.
• Foggy thinking
• Hair loss
• Incontinence of urine
• Increased risk of breast cancer
• Increased risk of osteoporosis
• Indecisiveness
• Lack of energy and stamina
• Loss of coordination and balance
• Loss of sense of security
• Low self confidence
• Muscle aches and/or stiffness
• Poor body image
• Sleep disturbances
• Weight gain
• Vaginal dryness

Common signs that a woman can have when she has excess testosterone are:

• Acne, not just limited to the face. It could be on the back, sides and face.
• Aggressiveness
• Bossiness
• Irritability
• Loss of head hair, along with the growth of facial hair
• Oily skin
• Polycystic ovary syndrome [PCOS]
• Syndrome X [hyperinsulinemia / insulin resistance]
• Weight gain