by Gracie Adams
Published 3 years ago
Updated 2 years ago
Side effects of testosterone therapy for women can include acne, extra hair growth, weight gain, and fluid retention. Some women have mood swings and become angry or hostile. In rarer circumstances, women develop deeper voices and baldness. Clitoral enlargement is another rare side effect.Oct 23, 2012
Can a woman take testosterone pills?
Testosterone preparations are not approved by the Food and Drug Administration for use in women. So if testosterone is prescribed, it's for off-label use. There are a wide variety of factors that can contribute to sexual dysfunction in women, which often has more than one cause.
What does testosterone pills do for females?
Studies have reported that women undergoing testosterone replacement experienced reduced symptoms of fatigue and depression. They also experienced increased sex drive and better mood. Some other benefits were stronger bones, enhanced muscle, and fat-free mass [1].
Does testosterone make you gain weight in females?
When women have too much testosterone, it throws the ratio of female to male hormones out of balance. If levels of testosterone get too high, women may experience the following PCOS symptoms (Hall, 2021): Excess body and facial hair growth (hirsutism) Weight gain or obesity.
How long does it take for testosterone to work in females?
Moreover, the present data suggest that the increased readiness and activity of the steroid-responsive network induced by testosterone on sexual responding in women takes about 3 to 4½ hours.
How do you know if a woman needs testosterone?
Low testosterone can cause one or more of the following symptoms in women:sluggishness.muscle weakness.fatigue.sleep disturbances.reduced sex drive.decreased sexual satisfaction.weight gain.fertility issues.More items...•
What are the benefits of taking testosterone?
Testosterone helps maintain men's:Bone density.Fat distribution.Muscle strength and mass.Facial and body hair.Red blood cell production.Sex drive.Sperm production.
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