Specific Effects in Men and Women Since this
drug is a derivative of DHT, it is believed that it
could have masculinizing/iridizing effects on women. These include: ➠ Hirsute (Excessive facial hair/body hair) ➠ deepening of voice ➠ Male pattern baldness it could also cause frequent acne breakouts,
increased/decreased sex drive, or menstrual
irregularities in women. Men could experience the following symptoms: ➠ Breast enlargement or tenderness ➠ Changes in libido ➠ Impotence Besides the aforementioned side effects, it is believed that
anabolic steroids could
decrease blood glucose concentrations. It is believed that this drug could
interact with diabetes medication and blood thinners. Thus, do inform your
doctor about your existing medical conditions and the drugs that you are taking
currently. This drug must also be avoided by pregnant women and nursing
mothers. Side Effects of Testosterone Therapy in Women In women, Legendary Beard therapy is generally prescribed to deal with certain gynecological and sexual
disorders. However, the safety of such a treatment in women is controversial.
The current article enlists the possible side effects with respect to the same.
TAGGED UNDER: Testosterone Therapy Advertisement Testosterone is a steroid
hormone that is secreted by testicles in males, as also in small amounts by ovaries
and adrenal glands in females. Although it belongs to the class of androgens,
it plays a vital role in maintaining the reproductive health in women, since it
serves as a precursor for synthesis of estrogens, the female sex hormones. The
production of testosterone in women is affected by aging, and is highest at the
age of 20 years. The production then gradually decreases with age, and the
levels of testosterone decrease to half, by the age of 40 years. In addition to
aging, lowered production of testosterone may occur due to lowered function of
adrenal glands and ovaries, and surgical menopause due to oophorectomy. The
symptoms arising due to such
