Low Testosterone levels in a healthy female?!


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Low Testosterone levels in a healthy female?

I'm 20 years old and started experiencing extreme fatigue in the past six months; I have to take naps every day and end up sleeping 12 hours. I have been to the doctor: I have a swollen thyroid and low testosterone levels, and I'm going to have to take more tests. I don't understand the testosterone levels--I have a very high libido, which doesn't seem to be in accordance with what I've read about testosterone levels. Anyone know what low testosterone levels could indicate other than problems with libido (because I have no problems)? Thanks


Answers:

Just so you know, whoever said men have testosterone and women have estrogen is wrong. Women also have testosterone. Women don't have it to the extreme men do, of course, or we'd be hairy, chest-thumping, belching and farting apes like they are.

We do have testosterone, though, in addition to estrogen. And since testosterone is linked at least peripherally to libido, it does seem a bit odd that you have a low testosterone level yet a healthy libido.

You should have your endocrine function further evaluated to find out what exactly is going on in your body.




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