Около Wendy Kirkland
Yet it’s hard to draw conclusions about women based on these findings, experts say, since dosage isn’t the same (though it’s usually lower) and women’s bodies work differently. The studies that do exist have yielded uncertain results beyond improving sexual function; plus, little is known about the long-term effects of testosterone in women. It’s "pretty clear" that low doses of testosterone can improve libido for post-menopausal women experiencing hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD), which means lack of desire without some other underlying cause, Kurtzer says. To determine if a woman is a good candidate for TRT, doctors typically start by checking hormone levels to make sure someone "isn’t already coming in on the high side of normal," Kurtzer says. Historically, testosterone was used in combination with estrogen and progesterone, hormones that decline with age.For example, it is normal to feel less interested in sex as you get older. Some symptoms may be a normal part of aging. Some men with low testosterone do not have any symptoms. Low testosterone can affect sex drive, mood, and changes in muscle and fat. Testosterone levels also naturally drop with age. On average, it takes about 3 weeks to see an improvement in sexual desire (libido), energy, and mood.
Your body then metabolizes your total testosterone into other substances to keep you functioning optimally. As its name suggests, total testosterone is the total amount of testosterone in your bloodstream. "But it’s hard to say where ‘average’ is for your age, since it can depend on so many criteria," says McDevitt. Testosterone levels in men can vary widely, though they generally decline in men after the age of 35 says McDevitt. To determine what’s a good testosterone level for your age, you also need to look at the clinical picture.
Low testosterone levels may lead to an increase in body fat mass. When most boys transition through puberty, they can credit an increase in the male sex hormone testosterone for their lower voices, hairier bodies, amplified sex drive, sperm production, and more - just in time to make them feel gangly and awkward. For congenital hypogonadism, testosterone replacement therapy often helps prevent problems linked to delayed puberty.
There are times when low testosterone is not such a bad thing. Affected women may experience low libido, reduced bone strength, poor concentration or depression. For example, problem with function of pituitary gland or adrenal glands may lead to reduced testosterone production. The testes produces less testosterone, there are fewer signals from the pituitary telling the testes to make testosterone. In recent years, researchers (and pharmaceutical companies) have focused on the effects of testosterone deficiency, especially among men. The ovaries of women with PCOS contain multiple cysts.
