Question 1

what are the effects of high testosterone in females?

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Various: High testosterone in females can lead to weight gain, acne, hair growth, infertility, abnormal periods, cliteromegaly, aggression, increases in sex drive, abnormal cholesterol, high blood counts, liver problems, etc.  None of these are good. Don't take testosterone if you're a female, and if you have endogenous elevation of testosterone, have your doctor check out why and treat it.

Question 2

i was just wondering why does high testosterone correlate with violence?

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There is only a: Weak correlation between testosterone and violence.  Being a correlation, we do not know which causes which.  Competition, e.g., can raise testosterone.  The self talk or inner thoughts we have can shift us from violence to high energy, good humor, etc.  Chinese medicine says we may be "too yang" and need some yin or cooling herbs to balance us.  So, lots of moods correlate w/high testosterone.

Question 3

i have high testosterone. as a woman, i just want info on the best way to control it?

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Difficult: High testosterone is usually seen with pcos.  Your options are birth control, especially with yaz/yasmin which vary with different amounts of estrogen, avoid adrenal stimulating supplements like dhea since its a precursor to testosterone, decreasing animal fat, and trying vitex, a natural supplement that can help balance your hormones.

Question 4

can having high testosterone by eating foods  that give you high testosterone be bad for you?

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No: This question might have disagreement amongst physicians.   Recent studies have put an association between elevated testosterone in middle aged men with cardiovascular disease but there are protests to that article.  In your age group, there are no significant adverse health events from dietary products that cause in increase in testosterone.

Question 5

what are some of the benefits of high testosterone levels?

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Benefits?: Testosterone helps build lean muscle mass and increase hemoglobin but the levels should not be higher than normal because of adverse effects such as increased risk of heart attacks, obstructive sleep apnea, increased hemoglobin and potential stroke or clots. It also increases risks of prostate cancer.

Question 6

what is considered to be high testosterone levels in women?

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Over 40: Hi. Usually a total testosterone over about 40 (or mid-40's) is getting high. Usually period irregularities and hirsutism prompt the measurement. Very high testosterones with virilization have further concerns. Speak with your gyn or an endocrinologist for clarification and diagnosis. Good luck!

Question 7

what are the causes of hypothyroidism. and high testosterone?

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It's complicated...: Assuming that one is interpreting correctly the lab results, the causes for low thyroid and high testosterone levels may be that the feedback chemicals and stimulating chemicals in the body are not working properly, so the normal amounts of thyroid and testosterone hormones are not present. Endocrinology can get complex. The doctor can check for viral infections, immune disorders, and tumors, too.

Question 8

what causes women to have high testosterone level?

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Depends on the age: Probably most common is hyperthecosis, an ovarioan issue that occurs after menopause.  Testosterone and testosterone like substances come from two sources most commonly, ovaries and adrenal glands.  A specialist can figure this out for you.  Teststerone secreting tumors are extraordinarily rare.

Question 9

what are the disadvantages of high testosterone levels?

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Side effects: Think of goldilocks for most medical conditions: you want things just right, not too low but not too high, either. Excess testosterone can cause change in mood for worse, development of oily skin or acne, scalp hair loss, prostate enlargement, high blood pressure, too much blood, lower HDL (good) cholesterol; in women, facial/body hair in women, lowered voice & enlarged clitoris. This is not diy.

Question 10

what to do if i have high hemoglobin and high testosterone?

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Lower both!: Why is your testosterone high? You didn't mention your gender but you did list several testosterone treatments so if you're taking testosterone and your level is too high, it can also make your hemoglobin (and blood pressure) too high (and lower your hdl). Best solution is to ask your doctor to use less testosterone. You can temporarily lower your hemoglobin via therapeutic phlebotomy.

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