4 Causes of High Testosterone in Women
There are many causes of high testosterone in women, and the symptoms of high testosterone levels can be just as debilitating as low testosterone levels.
However, men and women usually come to us because they have low testosterone — in fact, many women are misdiagnosed with high testosterone (when in reality, you might have low testosterone).
For women, low testosterone can be a nightmare. Fatigue, low sex drive, weight gain—all these and more can be debilitating for women suffering from low testosterone.
Women can have low testosterone for many different reasons, and getting those levels back to a normal level can turn their lives around — sometimes, this doesn’t happen for years because they’re misdiagnosed with high testosterone.
But what about high testosterone?
Women certainly don’t have normally high levels of testosterone. In fact, the average woman has about a tenth of the amount of testosterone that a man has.
Normally.
But just like men, women can suffer a variety of different diseases and disorders that can cause their testosterone to become too low or too high. There are many different causes of high testosterone levels in women, and some of them are more common than others. Here are 4 different reasons why women might have high testosterone levels.
(Also, if you want to learn more about our testosterone therapy services for women, click here.)
1. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
This is one of the more common causes of high testosterone in women. Not only does this disease affect 5-10% of American women, it can also cause testosterone levels to skyrocket, resulting in a variety of symptoms. If you’re experiencing excess acne, excessive hair growth (especially on the face), or infertility, this may be the culprit.
2. Adrenal Disease
Another one of the causes of high testosterone in women is late-onset congenital adrenal hyperplasia. The adrenal glands cause your body to disrupt the delicate balance of hormones in your body, resulting in too much testosterone. A hormonal test by a medical professional may be enough to diagnose this issue.
3. Diabetes
Diabetes may also be one of the culprits behind your high testosterone levels. Diabetes is a complicated disease, and the connection between diabetes and obesity may be partially responsible for these fluctuations in testosterone levels. However, the symptoms of high testosterone are the same as the above diseases—Keeping your diabetes under control is one way to fight any symptoms you might be experiencing
4. Other Causes of High Testosterone in Women
Unfortunately, because testosterone plays a role in so many bodily functions in both men and women, many diseases and disorders can affect it. If you are suffering from any of these illnesses, it may be the cause of your high testosterone:
- Dwarfism
- Gigantism
- Acromegaly
- Adrenal neoplasm disorders
- Cushing’s syndrome
- Adrenal or ovarian tumor
- Conn’s syndrome
- Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
- Thyroid disorders
Any of these causes of high testosterone in women needs to be diagnosed by a medical professional, but some of the symptoms can be treated, depending on the illness or disorder.
If you think you have a hormone imbalance and want to get your hormone levels checked, click below to sign up for your free consultation.
Two sets of lab tests, done on different days, are required to confirm the diagnosis of Low T. The cost of the two sets is $200, and the associated consultation is free.
And if you’ve been diagnosed with high testosterone, learn why you may have been misdiagnosed (and why you might want to get retested).
