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Women naturally produce testosterone, which is essential for a healthy libido and good skin, but there are side effects to introducing androgens (male hormones) into the female body, including hair loss, facial hair and a deepened voice

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What is the function of testosterone in animals?

Testosterone gives rise to male characteristics in animals. Male birds sing. Maturation of male sex glands and facilitation in process of male reproduction is the function of testosterone in the male animal. In female testosterone is present in fraction of the quantity present in male. It helps cellular function in brain, muscle and other body tissues giving vitality to animals both male and female.


What are the differences between testosterone and the female version of testosterone, and how do they impact the body differently?

Testosterone is a hormone primarily found in males, while the female version of testosterone, called estrogen, is found in females. Testosterone is responsible for male characteristics like muscle mass and facial hair, while estrogen is responsible for female characteristics like breast development and menstrual cycles. These hormones impact the body differently, with testosterone promoting muscle growth and bone density in males, and estrogen regulating the menstrual cycle and supporting pregnancy in females.


What is the two word seen on both male and female during puberty especially in the pubic region and armpits?

There is a growth of pubic hair. This happens due to the testosterone flowing through the body.


Why does depression continue while taking Estrogen and Testosterone?

Because estrogen and testosterone are female and male hormones. If you are female and you are adding hormones to your body you will actually become more grumpy and irritated than usual, so I would not suggest that. And testosterone will not help anybody with mood elevation.


Is hirsutism a skin disorder?

NO, in general the hirsutism is a result of high level of testosterone (male hormo produced by female body).


Does arousal increase testosterone levels in the body?

Yes, arousal can increase testosterone levels in the body.


Does donating blood increase testosterone levels in the body?

No, donating blood does not increase testosterone levels in the body.


What is the name of the hormone that starts puberty?

The first hormone that starts the changes in boy boys and girls is called 'gonadotrophin releasing hormone' (GnRH). It is released by the hypothalamus (a part of the brain) and triggers the pituitary gland to release two hormones: Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) and Luteinizing Hormone (LH).


Does HGH boost testosterone levels in the body?

Human Growth Hormone (HGH) does not directly boost testosterone levels in the body. HGH and testosterone are two separate hormones that play different roles in the body's functions. While HGH can indirectly influence testosterone production, it does not directly increase testosterone levels.


How does blood donation affect testosterone levels in the body?

Blood donation does not have a significant impact on testosterone levels in the body.


Does a man create more testosterone than before taking estrogen after he quits?

When more estrogen is present in a man's body, either through natural or artificial means, the amount of testosterone he produces will be reduced. Some men begin to make more testosterone after the estrogen is reduced but some will continue to only produce the reduced amount of testosterone.


Which gland in the female body releases testosterone?

females dont produce much testosterone..thats guys..if they did, they would have deep voices and facial hair. girls produce estrogen which is kind of the same thing, but for girls...its produced by the ovaries