Hirsutism is present in up to 25% reproductive aged women and is most often caused by polycystic ovary syndrome. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Deepening of Voice

  During puberty, testosterone helps build a man's muscles, deepens his voice, and boosts the size of his penis and testes. In adulthood, it keeps a man's muscles and bones strong and maintains his interest in sex. [webmd.com]

  It deepens the voice, increases muscle growth, promotes facial and body hair, and spurs the sex drive. Testosterone also is associated with personality traits related to power and dominance. [theatlantic.com]

  During a boy's puberty, testosterone causes the growth of body hair, muscle development, and deepening of the voice. In adult men, it controls sex drive, maintains muscle mass, and helps make sperm. [medlineplus.gov]

• Hemianopsia

  Bitemporal hemianopsia was diagnosed by an ophthalmologist, but no other symptoms were reported. Neurosurgical evaluation was otherwise normal. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  Other symptoms that may be associated with low testosterone include gynecomastia, history of infertility/difficulty conceiving, visual field changes (bitemporal hemianopsia), and anosmia. [auanet.org]

• Hirsutism

  To examine the significance of the non-SHBG-bound testosterone (i.e. free plus albumin bound) in hyperandrogenism, we obtained single blood samples from 17 normal women, 20 regularly menstruating but hirsute women, and 20 oligoamenorrheic hirsute women [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  To examine the significance of the non-SHBG-bound testosterone ( i.e. free plus albumin bound) in hyperandrogenism, we obtained single blood samples from 17 normal women, 20 regularly menstruating but hirsute women, and 20 oligoamenorrheic hirsute women [doi.org]

• Alopecia

  Skin cells express all androgen metabolizing enzymes required for the independent cutaneous synthesis of androgens and the development of hyperandrogenism-associated conditions and diseases, such as seborrhea, acne, hirsutism and androgenetic alopecia [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  Finner and Jerry Shapiro, Androgenetic Alopecia, Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America, 36, 2, (379), (2007). [doi.org]

  […] by granulosa-theca cell tumors of the ovary, especially in mares. testosterone cyclopentylpropionate, testosterone cypionate, testosterone propionate esters with a long period of activity. testosterone-responsive dermatosis a bilaterally symmetrical alopecia [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

• Acne Vulgaris

  Zouboulis, Acne vulgaris Acne vulgaris, Der Hautarzt, 10.1007/s00105-009-1830-1, 61, 2, (107-114), (2010). Andrew T. [doi.org]

• Increased Libido

  Potential benefits of therapy include increased libido, improved sexual function, improved mood and well-being, and increased muscle mass and bone density; however, there is little or mixed evidence confirming clinically significant benefits. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  All have seen an increase in physical and mental drive, better moods, increased libido, and a decrease in belly fat. [menstclinic.com]

  The hormone testosterone stands for typically male attributes – it fosters the forming of the sexual characteristics, increases libido and muscle building. Women also have this sex hormone, but to a much lesser extent. [uni-bonn.de]

  Children exposed to the hormone have experienced enlargement of the penis or clitoris, growth of pubic hair, increased libido, and aggressive behavior. [consumerreports.org]

  Testosterone promotes attention, memory, spatial reasoning, and energy — essentially, it makes you sharper — and, of course, it increases libido and muscle mass. [bigthink.com]

• Sexual Dysfunction

  […] treat low libido and sexual dysfunction in women for over 40 y. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  Sexual dysfunction should be seen as a marker for other health issues. "The penis is the dipstick of the body's health," Fisch said. [nbcnews.com]

  […] treat low libido and sexual dysfunction in women for over 40 y. [doi.org]

  Physicians should discuss whether to initiate testosterone treatment in men with age-related low testosterone with sexual dysfunction who want to improve sexual and erectile function based on the potential benefits, harms, costs, and patient preferences [eurekalert.org]

• Clitoromegaly

  We describe an 11.5-year-old girl with a 9-month history of voice deepening, mild hirsutism, minor acne, increased growth velocity, weight gain, and clitoromegaly. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  Sartori Sanchez Bachega and Andrea Dardis, The Presence of Clitoromegaly in the Nonclassical Form of 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency Could Be Partially Modulated by the CAG Polymorphic Tract of the Androgen Receptor Gene, PLOS ONE, 11, 2, (e0148548), (2016) [doi.org]

  Abnormally high testosterone levels in women may cause the over-development of typically male sex characteristics and may result in: Hirsutism (excess hair growth, for example on the face or chest); Acne; Male balding pattern; Clitoromegaly (enlargement [healthengine.com.au]

  Systemic testosterone therapy for postmenopausal women, in doses that approximate physiological testosterone concentrations for premenopausal women, is associated with mild increases in acne and body/facial hair growth in some women, but not with alopecia, clitoromegaly [academic.oup.com]

• Oligomenorrhea

  A 23-year-old nulliparous woman was found to have an ovarian tumor when she visited her primary doctor for virilization and oligomenorrhea. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed a solid left ovarian tumor 40 mm in size. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Endocrine workup revealed elevated levels of adrenal androgens and adrenal precursors. Mutation analysis confirmed a non-classical 21-hydroxylase deficiency, that is, a mild form of congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Available online at https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/922038-workup#c6. Accessed March 2018. (Updated 2018 March). Male Hypogonadism. ARUP Laboratories. Available online at https://arupconsult.com/content/hypogonadism-male. Accessed March 2018. [labtestsonline.it]

If an adult male's testosterone levels are below 300 ng/dL, a doctor may do a workup to determine the cause of low testosterone, according to the American Urological Association. Low testosterone levels could be a sign of pituitary gland problems. [healthline.com]

[…] testosterone replacement; evaluate patients who report symptoms of pain, edema, warmth, and erythema in the lower extremity for DVT and those who present with acute shortness of breath for PE; if VTE suspected, discontinue testosterone and initiate appropriate workup [reference.medscape.com]

This is usually part of an infertility workup in men and women. Hormonal Supplementation Testosterone is a potent steroid hormone whose chemical formulation is C19-H28-O2. Testosterone is also known as 17-beta-hydroxy-4-androstene-3-one. [verywellhealth.com]

• Urine 17 Ketosteroids Increased

  thyroxine-binding globulin: decreased levels Urine creatine and creatinine: decreased excretion Urine 17-ketosteroids: increased excretion Drug-herbs. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

• Testosterone Increased

  Muscle morphometry showed no significant increase in muscle fiber diameter. These studies suggest that testosterone increases muscle mass by increasing muscle protein synthesis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  We hypothesize that testosterone levels in the brain are depleted as a normal consequence of male aging and that low brain levels of testosterone increase the risk of developing Alzheimer disease (AD). [doi.org]

• Androgens Increased

  Low levels of endogenous androgens increase the risk of atherosclerosis in elderly men: the Rotterdam study. [ahajournals.org]

  J Clin Endocrinol Metab 85 : 1026 – 1031 35 Hak AE, Witteman JCM, de Jong FH, Geerlings MI, Hofman A, Pols HAP 2002 Low levels of endogenous androgens increase the risk of atherosclerosis in elderly men: The Rotterdam Study. [academic.oup.com]

Accessed March 2018. (© 2018) Low Testosterone (Male Hypogonadism): Management and Treatment. Cleveland Clinic. Available online at https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/15603-low-testosterone-male-hypogonadism/management-and-treatment. [labtestsonline.it]

However, this treatment was not effective, so we changed the treatment to testosterone enanthate because of his symptoms with late-onset hypogonadism. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

This case highlights the potential improvement in quality of life and overall prognosis resulting from the subcutaneous pellet form of testosterone when used as part of the overall treatment plan in such patients. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Female sexual dysfunction is a complex problem with multiple overlapping etiologies. Androgens play an important role in healthy female sexual function, especially in stimulating sexual interest and in maintaining desire. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Conclusions: The present study demonstrates an association between alcohol drinking and self-reported sober-state aggression, which implies that the etiology of alcohol misuse and aggressive behavior may involve common biological and/or social factors [doi.org]

Author information 1 Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Occupational Health, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Centre for Clinical Epidemiology, Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research, Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, Quebec [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Samuli Helle, Women With Long Menstrual Cycles Have More Daughters, Epidemiology, 10.1097/01.ede.0000346251.65625.22, 20, 2, (312-313), (2009). William H. [doi.org]

We cannot assume that testosterone replacement will ameliorate the increased risk seen in these epidemiological studies. [ahajournals.org]

[…] or near implantation site; most reported cases occurred within the first month after implantation Cardiovascular risk Long term clinical safety trials have not been conducted to assess CV outcomes of testosterone replacement therapy As of March 2019, epidemiologic [reference.medscape.com]

Obesity, diabetes, hypogonadism, and specific hormone and metabolic profiles have been implicated in the pathophysiology of CVD. The evolving role of androgens in MetS and CVD is of paramount importance. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

How is low testosterone prevented? Low-T that is caused by genetic factors cannot be prevented, nor can low-T be prevented if the underlying cause is a disease caused by inherited genetic factors or necessary treatments such as chemotherapy. [emedicinehealth.com]

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