Do I Have Too Much Testosterone?

Do you have acne or oily skin?

Have you gain weigh unintentionally?

Do you have mood swings, depression and anxiety?

Do you have low sex drive?

Do you have an excess or coarse hair on your face, extremities, trunk and pubic area?

Do you have increased muscle mass?

Do you have a “male pattern” balding on your head (receding hairline, loss of hair on the crown (vertex) of the scalp or a combination of both)?

If you are a man, do you have problem getting or keeping an erection?

If you are a man, as far as you know, do you have a lower than normal sperm count?

If you are a man, do you have changes in your blood pressure, including high and low blood pressure?

If you are a man, do you have prostate enlargement with difficulty urinating?

If you are a woman, do you have irregular periods or fertility problems (if you try to conceive)?

If you are a woman, do you have a decrease in breast size or a larger clitoris than is typical for you?

If you are a woman, have you noticed the deepening of your voice?

Based on your answers it is unlikely that you have too much testosterone. Testosterone belongs to a group of hormones called androgens, which means that it stimulates the development of male characteristics. Testosterone is mainly produced in the testes in men, although a small amount of testosterone is produced by the ovaries in women. Also, the adrenal glands produce some testosterone in both sexes. Hormone levels change constantly throughout the day, and testosterone levels usually decline with age in both men and women. Problems associated with high testosterone levels are rare in middle-aged men. About 10 percent of women with polycystic ovary syndrome have high testosterone levels.

Based on your answers there is a possibility that you have too much testosterone. The hormone testosterone is known as the “male hormone” which is produced in men in their testicles. Testosterone is also produced by the ovaries in women, although in much lower concentrations than in men. The right balance of testosterone and estrogen is vital for the proper function of the ovaries in women. The effects of too much testosterone on your body depend on your age and sex. Women with this condition may have increased body and facial hair, acne and deepening of the voice. You can check your testosterone levels with a blood test.

Based on your answers there is a high possibility that you have too much testosterone. The hormone testosterone plays many roles in your body. It is responsible for the development of sexual characteristics in men, healthy libido, maintaining energy levels and building muscle mass. It contributes to maintaining a normal mood. High testosterone levels are usually the result of an underlying health problem. Polycystic ovary syndrome is the most common cause of this condition in women. Also, athletes who use anabolic steroids to increase athletic performance are prone to this condition. Testosterone levels in the blood must be measured several times to make a diagnosis.