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Imbalances In Testosterone and Its Effect Upon Women’s Health
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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
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