Signs, symptoms & indicators of Low Testosterone Level, Female
Having very/having low testosterone levels
Counter Indicators
Having normal/having high testosterone levels
Low stamina
Counter Indicators
High stamina
Impatient/hostile disposition
Difficulty achieving orgasm
To increase clitoral sensitivity, and therefore orgasm, testosterone can be applied directly to the clitoris. The cream should be applied in a small amount to the clitoris and inner labia three times per week at bedtime and half an hour before sex if it doesn’t fall on one of those days. Using too much can result in increased genital hair growth or an enlargement of the clitoris.
Vaginal itching
Counter Indicators
No difficulty achieving orgasm
To increase clitoral sensitivity, and therefore orgasm, testosterone can be applied directly to the clitoris. The cream should be applied in a small amount to the clitoris and inner labia three times per week at bedtime and half an hour before sex if it doesn’t fall on one of those days. Using too much can result in increased genital hair growth or an enlargement of the clitoris.
Conditions that suggest Low Testosterone Level, Female
Lupus, SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythromatosis) / Risk
Findings in animal and human studies point to a defect in testosterone production in the affected female who suffers from lupus. Until we are able to change the genetic makeup of these individuals, the most promising therapy might be anabolic therapy with DHEA, testosterone and human growth hormone replacement. [Lupus Erythematosis (SLE) by Edward M. Lichten, M.D.]
Counter Indicators
Dry skin
Dry and thin skin may be a sign of lack of oil production from your sebaceous glands. A lack of oil production can be related to a decline in testosterone. Normally it is believed that testosterone can only worsen skin by causing breakouts of acne. However, low testosterone levels can lead to worsening of skin conditions as well. Restoring testosterone to normal levels can make skin look much thicker and smoother than it was before.
Risk factors for Low Testosterone Level, Female
Hyperthyroidism
Elevated estradiol and depressed bioavailable testosterone have been cited as the cause of sexual dysfunction common in hyperthyroid individuals.
Having reduced/having low free testosterone
Counter Indicators
Having normal/having elevated free testosterone
Past testosterone use
Counter Indicators
Testosterone use
(Very) low fat/oil intake
Low Testosterone Level, Female can lead to
Lupus, SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythromatosis) / Risk
Findings in animal and human studies point to a defect in testosterone production in the affected female who suffers from lupus. Until we are able to change the genetic makeup of these individuals, the most promising therapy might be anabolic therapy with DHEA, testosterone and human growth hormone replacement. [Lupus Erythematosis (SLE) by Edward M. Lichten, M.D.]
Recommendations for Low Testosterone Level, Female
Arginine
Pilot research suggests that libido enhancement can be achieved by the use of L-arginine containing nutraceutical products also containing DHEA. [The Female Sexual Function Forum, Boston, Mass. 2000]
DHEA
Normal women were given either 100mg of DHEA or 100mg of androstenedione, a metabolite of DHEA, in an older trial. The study found that both hormones led to elevated testosterone levels, but androstenedione increased testosterone levels twice as much as DHEA. In the women given DHEA, testosterone levels (normally less than 199 ng/dl), rose to 280 ng/dI within 60 minutes. The second group, taking androstenedione, had testosterone levels elevated as high as 660 ng/dl an hour later. This elevation lasted only a few hours, indicating that androstenedione may be useful for specific purposes such as climax enhancement or body building.
Key
| Weak or unproven link |
| Strong or generally accepted link |
| Proven definite or direct link |
| Strongly counter-indicative |
| Very strongly or absolutely counter-indicative |
| May do some good |
| Likely to help |
| Highly recommended |
Glossary
Testosterone
The principal male sex hormone that induces and maintains the changes that take place in males at puberty. In men, the testicles continue to produce testosterone throughout life, though there is some decline with age. A naturally occurring androgenic hormone.
Hormones
Chemical substances secreted by a variety of body organs that are carried by the bloodstream and usually influence cells some distance from the source of production. Hormones signal certain enzymes to perform their functions and, in this way, regulate such body functions as blood sugar levels, insulin levels, the menstrual cycle, and growth. These can be prescription, over-the-counter, synthetic or natural agents. Examples include adrenal hormones such as corticosteroids and aldosterone; glucagon, growth hormone, insulin, testosterone, estrogens, progestins, progesterone, DHEA, melatonin, and thyroid hormones such as thyroxine and calcitonin.
Menopause
The cessation of menstruation (usually not official until 12 months have passed without periods), occurring at the average age of 52. As commonly used, the word denotes the time of a woman's life, usually between the ages of 45 and 54, when periods cease and any symptoms of low estrogen levels persist, including hot flashes, insomnia, anxiety, mood swings, loss of libido and vaginal dryness. When these early menopausal symptoms subside, a woman becomes postmenopausal.
Anabolic
Anabolic compounds: Allow the conversion of nutritive material into complex living matter in the constructive metabolism.
DHEA
Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is a steroid produced by the adrenal glands and is the most abundant one found in humans. DHEA may be transformed into testosterone, estrogen or other steroids. It is found in the body as DHEA or in the sulfated form known as DHEA-S. One form is converted into the other as needed.
Acne
A chronic skin disorder due to inflammation of hair follicles and sebaceous glands (secretion glands in the skin).