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Is it true that testosterone levels in women increase during menstruation and estrogen levels decrease?

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Dr. Seth Derman answered

Specializes in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility

No: Estrogen and testosterone levels drop before menses. They peak near ovulation time.

Answered 6/17/2014

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Dr. Ali Saberi answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ovulation: Testosterone levels are highest in females during ovulation, which usually is converted to estrogen ands progesterone. But this higher testosterone level causes an increase in libido.

Answered 6/17/2014

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