Testosterone Deficiency

Testosterone is a sex hormone produced in both males and females. In females, it is produced in the ovaries. Capable of influencing sexual desire and behavior and strengthening the brain, muscles, bones, liver, and blood vessels, an informed awareness of testosterone deficiency is vital for maintaining overall female health.

What is Testosterone Deficiency?

In women, testosterone has far-reaching influence over sexual, cognitive, and behavioral health and well-being. Testosterone deficiency, consequently, can result in a welter of unpleasant symptoms; during menopause, some such symptoms are absence of libido and vaginal dryness.

Testosterone Deficiency Tests

Simple blood tests are used to check for the presence of a testosterone deficiency. The test, administered in the morning and sent to a lab for analysis, produces results within two to three days. Women often undergo a testosterone test in search of an explanation for bothersome symptoms such as low libido and inexplicable fatigue.

Testosterone Deficiency Symptoms

There are many symptoms that can indicate that a woman is testosterone deficient. See the list below for some of the most common symptoms:

• Loss of libido.
• Changes in body shape.
• Fatigue.
• Lack of motivation.
• Mood changes.
• Restless sleep.

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