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Testosterone

Testosterone is the primary male sex hormone but…

Ladies – you also have testosterone in your body that is required for healthy natural hormone balance, your metabolism, and providing sufficient energy levels.

Roles of testosterone:

Aids in mood and cognition
Helps to maintain and build muscle mass and strength
Maintain Sex Drive
Promotes preservation of bone mineral density
Increases Motivation

Symptoms of Low Testosterone:

Bone density loss
Muscle mass loss
Erectile dysfunction
Thinning skin
Low libido
Fatigue

Symptoms of high testosterone:

Loss of scalp hair
Acne
Increased body hair
Oily skin
Aggressive behavior

Anabolic steroid usage and excessive testosterone supplementation can cause some of the above symptoms of high testosterone. In addition, poor liver health, environmental toxins, and insulin resistance can cause high estrogen. Even gut infections can cause high estrogen! (high levels of what are called beta glucuronidase can unravel estrogen in the gut- causing it to recirculate and unable to be excreted).

A woman with low testosterone will also see the same symptoms as men along with vaginal dryness and may also notice muscle loss or weakness. There is is an optimum level of testosterone for men and women that is needed to keep our bodies in check- just like estrogen and progesterone, both the levels and the proportions matter!

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