{"id":14137,"date":"2022-03-04T06:49:55","date_gmt":"2022-03-04T12:49:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/naturalwomanhood.org\/?p=14137"},"modified":"2025-04-08T13:09:09","modified_gmt":"2025-04-08T18:09:09","slug":"%d0%be%d1%81%d0%bd%d0%be%d0%b2%d0%bd%d1%8b%d0%b5-%d0%bf%d1%80%d0%b8%d0%bd%d1%86%d0%b8%d0%bf%d1%8b-%d0%be%d0%bf%d1%80%d0%b5%d0%b4%d0%b5%d0%bb%d0%b5%d0%bd%d0%b8%d1%8f-%d1%82%d0%b5%d1%81%d1%82%d0%be","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/naturalwomanhood.org\/ru\/fam-basics-testosterone-in-men-and-women\/","title":{"rendered":"\u041e\u0441\u043d\u043e\u0432\u044b FAM: \u0422\u0435\u0441\u0442\u043e\u0441\u0442\u0435\u0440\u043e\u043d"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Did you know that testosterone isn\u2019t just a male hormone? Like the hormones <a href=\"https:\/\/naturalwomanhood.org\/what-is-estrogen-hormone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">estrogen<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/naturalwomanhood.org\/fam-basics-progesterone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">progesterone<\/a>, testosterone has body-wide impacts in both sexes, although natural amounts vary between males and females. This latest installment in our <a href=\"https:\/\/naturalwomanhood.org\/?s=fam+basics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FAM Basics<\/a> series explores what testosterone does in male and female bodies, what causes levels to be too high or too low, and the impacts of excess or deficient testosterone. We will also discuss the medical risks associated with \u201cgender-affirming\u201d testosterone protocols for females with gender dysphoria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-does-testosterone-do-in-the-body-nbsp\"><span id=\"what-does-testosterone-do-in-the-body\">What does testosterone do in the body?&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Testosterone is a sex steroid hormone, also known as an androgen. It is produced in the testes in men, the ovaries in women, and in the adrenal glands (small glands situated on top of the kidneys) in both sexes. Men normally have significantly higher levels of testosterone than women do.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The hypothalamus in the brain tells the pituitary gland when more testosterone is needed. In turn, the pituitary gland sends signals to the testes in men, telling them to produce more testosterone. Likewise, the pituitary sends signals to the ovaries and adrenals in women, telling them when more hormones need to be produced. The main source of testosterone in both men and women, is the gonad (testes and ovary). The adrenals produce a small amount of testosterone in both men and women <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK278929\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">but the mechanism of secretion is not as well understood<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both men and women begin producing testosterone while still in their mother\u2019s womb, with male babies producing significantly more than female babies. Interestingly, for the first few months of life, baby boys have testosterone levels comparable to mid-puberty levels! (Marieb, Elaine N,. and Hoehn, Katja.<em> Human Anatomy and Physiology. <\/em>Pearson, 2007.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-testosterone-in-men\"><span id=\"testosterone-in-men\">Testosterone in men<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In baby boys, testosterone stimulates the growth of the penis and testes while they are still in the womb. During puberty, testosterone leads to deepened voice, male pattern hair growth on the face, chest, underarms and pubic area, and increased lean muscle mass, bone density, sex drive, and sperm production. Testosterone is also connected to mood, energy, and confidence levels, and red blood cell production. It is important to teach young boys and teens about the role of testosterone in their physical, mental, and emotional health, within the context of fertility awareness. Check out this <a href=\"https:\/\/naturalwomanhood.org\/how-to-teach-teen-boys-about-fertility-awareness\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">excellent piece<\/a> on that topic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-causes-low-testosterone-in-men\"><span id=\"what-causes-low-testosterone-in-men\">What causes low testosterone in men?<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Testosterone levels normally fluctuate over the course of the day, even by the hour, rather than cyclically over the course of (roughly) a month, as women\u2019s sex hormones do. Healthy men rarely have too little testosterone according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/drugs-and-medications\/testosterone--what-it-does-and-doesnt-do\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Harvard Medical School,<\/a> though testosterone does <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/sexual-health\/in-depth\/testosterone-therapy\/art-20045728\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">naturally decrease<\/a> as part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5434832\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">aging process<\/a> [1]. The Mayo Clinic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/sexual-health\/in-depth\/testosterone-therapy\/art-20045728\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">suggests<\/a> about a 1% decrease year over year starting between ages 30 and 40. (This gradual decline is markedly different from the pronounced drop in estrogen that women experience when they reach menopause.) Generally, testosterone levels are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4255853\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">considered<\/a> low when they drop below 300 ng\/d [2].&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Possible causes of truly low levels of testosterone (as measured by a blood test) in men in their 20s, 30s, and 40s include injuries, problems with the pituitary gland (recall that the pituitary tells the testes to make more testosterone), use of certain medications such as opioids, having HIV\/AIDS, having a genetic syndrome like Klinefelter\u2019s syndrome, or undergoing cancer treatments such as radiation therapy. A comprehensive list of causes of inadequate production of testosterone in men (also known as hypogonadism), is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/male-hypogonadism\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20354881\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>. Too little testosterone can lead to hair loss, poor mood, low sex drive, erectile dysfunction, infertility, osteoporosis (yes! Men can have osteoporosis too!) and enlarged breasts, known as gynecomastia. Additionally, Natural Womanhood <a href=\"https:\/\/naturalwomanhood.org\/protecting-boys-from-feminizing-chemicals-male-endocrine-disruptors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">previously explored<\/a> potential negative impacts on men\u2019s testosterone levels from endocrine disruptors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes lowered testosterone levels are a feature, not a bug; in fact, there\u2019s a fascinating connection between fatherhood and <em>naturally<\/em> decreased (though still in normal range) testosterone levels. \u201cBecoming a father is associated with a large drop in a man\u2019s testosterone levels, which from an evolutionary perspective, is thought to promote more caregiving behavior in men, and better long-term family stability.\u201d (Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/naturalwomanhood.org\/mens-hormones-testosterone-are-a-big-deal-too\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.)&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-do-you-treat-low-testosterone-levels\"><span id=\"how-do-you-treat-low-testosterone-levels\">How do you treat low testosterone levels?<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Testosterone supplementation via over the counter supplements or prescriptions was once en vogue, but doctors and medical organizations now recognize that supplementation comes with significant risks and often minimal benefits.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Keith Roach (whose <a href=\"https:\/\/www.detroitnews.com\/story\/life\/advice\/2022\/01\/28\/dr-roach-testosterone-therapy-come-supplement-aisle\/49728323\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">nationally syndicated medical Q&amp;A column<\/a> you may have seen in your local newspaper) recently spelled out which men may benefit from testosterone therapy:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cThe indications for testosterone replacement are BOTH a repeatedly low testosterone level AND symptoms due to low testosterone, such as poor sexual function, loss of strength or depressed mood\u2026The use of testosterone in healthy men in their 40s and 50s, even if the testosterone level is in the low-normal range, is not recommended. There is low likelihood of benefit and some potential for harm.\u201d&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Roach\u2019s parameters for supplementation echo the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acc.org\/latest-in-cardiology\/ten-points-to-remember\/2020\/02\/05\/15\/41\/testosterone-treatment-in-adult-men\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">American College of Cardiology<\/a> position statement on testosterone supplementation, which concludes that \u201ctestosterone should not be initiated to improve energy, vitality, physical function, or cognition.\u201d Some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3946856\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">research<\/a> does suggest that testosterone is beneficial for improving symptomatic anxiety and depression in men with low testosterone levels [3]. Medically prescribed <a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/articles\/15660-bioidentical-hormones\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bioidentical testosterone<\/a> may be administered orally, via implantable pellets, or transdermally (through the skin) in the form of patches, gels, creams.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For years we\u2019ve known of athletes who have taken testosterone (steroids) with the goal of bulking up and improving performance, but there are many potential <a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/medications\/testosterone--what-it-does-and-doesnt-do\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">risks<\/a>. These include: testicular shrinkage (yes! Too much exogenous testosterone, or testosterone administered from outside the body, appears to tell the brain to decrease the body\u2019s natural testosterone production), heart problems (including heart attack), liver disease, an increase in \u201cbad\u201d cholesterol plus a decrease in \u201cgood\u201d cholesterol, acne, weight gain, blood clots (related to the increased red blood cell production mentioned above), and mood problems including unusually aggressive behavior, mood swings, and impaired judgment. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/sexual-health\/in-depth\/testosterone-therapy\/art-20045728\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mayo Clinic<\/a> adds to this list the possibility of worsening sleep apnea, noncancerous enlargement of the prostate, growth of existing prostate cancer, and enlarged breasts. And while taking testosterone poses the highest risk in men with previously normal levels of testosterone, these risks are <em>also<\/em> possible in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3946856\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">men with truly low testosterone levels<\/a>, hence the widespread caution about the prescription of testosterone for anyone [3].\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-fda-recommends-removal-of-cardiovascular-warning-from-testosterone-products\"><span id=\"fda-recommends-removal-of-cardiovascular-warning-from-testosterone-products\">FDA recommends removal of cardiovascular warning from testosterone products<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In February 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/drugs\/drug-safety-and-availability\/fda-issues-class-wide-labeling-changes-testosterone-products\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">updated their recommendations <\/a>for medication labels and packaging on testosterone products based on results from the TRAVERSE <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nejm.org\/doi\/full\/10.1056\/NEJMoa2215025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">clinical trial<\/a> [4]. All testosterone products must now include a warning that they can raise blood pressure. Previously, only some testosterone products carried that warning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The FDA further recommended the removal of &#8216;black box warnings&#8217;  about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.medscape.com\/viewarticle\/physicians-welcome-testosterone-labeling-changes-2025a10006gq?ecd=mkm_ret_250330_mscpmrk_pcp_top-content_etid7326500&amp;uac=163444FR&amp;impID=7326500\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">increased cardiovascular risks <\/a>such as stroke and myocardial infarction (heart attack) for testosterone users. The TRAVERSE trial found that stroke and heart attack risk after two years of testosterone use were equivalent to rates in men who took a placebo during that same time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-safe-ways-to-naturally-increase-testosterone-nbsp\"><span id=\"what-are-safe-ways-to-naturally-increase-testosterone\">What are safe ways to naturally increase testosterone?&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately, there may be ways to naturally increase one\u2019s testosterone levels. Recommendations include <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/sexual-health\/expert-answers\/testosterone-level\/faq-20089016\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">healthy lifestyle changes<\/a>, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/testosterone-boosting-food\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">eating a nutrient rich diet<\/a>, losing weight, exercising to increase lean muscle mass, stopping smoking, etc.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-is-there-such-a-thing-as-too-much-natural-testosterone-nbsp\"><span id=\"is-there-such-a-thing-as-too-much-natural-testosterone\">Is there such a thing as too much (natural) testosterone?&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An elevated level is generally considered anything over 900 ng\/dl. Despite stereotypes that too much testosterone is a common cause of road rage, physical or sexual aggression, etc., elevated testosterone levels in healthy men (who are not taking steroids) are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/drugs-and-medications\/testosterone--what-it-does-and-doesnt-do\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">rare<\/a>. Psychosocial factors like lacking the skill of healthily expressing strong emotions, or certain mental and\/or emotional disorders are the more likely explanation(s) for over-the-top displays of male aggression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-testosterone-in-women\"><span id=\"testosterone-in-women\">Testosterone in women<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The main hormones produced by the ovary are estrogen and progesterone, however the ovary also produces testosterone, which serves as a precursor to estrogen production. As we\u2019ve <a href=\"https:\/\/naturalwomanhood.org\/new-shocking-reasons-hormonal-contraceptives-tank-womens-sex-drive\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">previously discussed<\/a>, testosterone also plays an important role in female biology. In particular, testosterone impacts female muscle mass and fat distribution, red blood cell production, fertility, and sex drive. In healthy women who are not on hormonal birth control, both too high or too low levels of testosterone are unlikely. Definitions of <a href=\"https:\/\/journals.lww.com\/greenjournal\/Fulltext\/2021\/11000\/Testosterone_Therapy_in_Women__A_Clinical.18.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">normal testosterone levels <\/a>in women are not standardized, but in general, less than 15 ng\/dl would be considered low and greater than 90 ng\/dl would be high [5]. Women\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.farrinstitute.org\/testosterone-levels-by-age\/#ref_5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">normal levels<\/a>, then, are roughly 1\/10th of normal levels for men. However, women\u2019s testosterone levels can prove difficult to measure accurately because many testosterone lab tests simply aren\u2019t <a href=\"https:\/\/journals.lww.com\/greenjournal\/Fulltext\/2021\/11000\/Testosterone_Therapy_in_Women__A_Clinical.18.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sensitive enough<\/a> to provide accurate values [5].\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-causes-low-testosterone-in-women\"><span id=\"what-causes-low-testosterone-in-women\">What causes low testosterone in women?<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As in men, women\u2019s testosterone levels will gradually decrease as they age. Occasionally, pituitary gland disorders will lead to low testosterone in young women. Unfortunately, many women of reproductive age take prescription medication that reduces their testosterone levels: hormonal birth control. The synthetic hormones in hormonal birth control have been shown to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK164632\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tank women\u2019s testosterone levels<\/a> [6], potentially <a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/322663.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">manifesting<\/a> as decreased sex drive and\/or sexual satisfaction, vaginal dryness, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/11955793\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">even depression<\/a> [7]. Fortunately, women have the option of using fertility awareness methods for family planning without the unwelcome physical side effects (or libido-dampening effects) of hormonal birth control.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-is-low-testosterone-treated-in-women\"><span id=\"how-is-low-testosterone-treated-in-women\">How is low testosterone treated in women?<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Low testosterone in women is not generally treated, except, as noted in a <a href=\"https:\/\/journals.lww.com\/greenjournal\/Fulltext\/2021\/11000\/Testosterone_Therapy_in_Women__A_Clinical.18.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2021 commentary<\/a> in <em>Obstetrics and Gynecology<\/em>, possibly in \u201cpostmenopausal women with hypoactive sexual desire disorder\u201d [5]. Research in this particular group has \u201cshown improvement in symptoms on the order of an increase of two or more sexually satisfying events per month with use of testosterone in physiologic ranges over 24 weeks and the increase holds for naturally and surgically postmenopausal women.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-causes-high-testosterone-in-women\"><span id=\"what-causes-high-testosterone-in-women\">What causes high testosterone in women?<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The single most common cause of excess testosterone in women is polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), which <a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/drugs-and-medications\/testosterone--what-it-does-and-doesnt-do\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">occurs<\/a> in an estimated 6-10% of pre-menopausual women and is a leading cause of infertility. The <a href=\"https:\/\/naturalwomanhood.org\/insulin-resistance-pcos-fertility-prediabetes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">insulin resistance<\/a> that is part and parcel of PCOS leads to increased testosterone production, yielding systemic symptoms like the male-pattern hair growth (i.e., facial, chest, and abdominal hair growth) known as hirsutism. In the ovaries, too much testosterone leads to formation of many follicular cysts, which in turn cause excess estrogen production. Excess estrogen, known as estrogen dominance, negatively impacts ovulation. Eventually, women with estrogen dominance may completely cease ovulating, leading to infertility. Fortunately, <a href=\"https:\/\/naturalwomanhood.org\/insulin-resistance-pcos-fertility-prediabetes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dietary changes<\/a> as well as certain medications and supplements can often help reverse insulin resistance and its downstream impacts in the body. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5434832\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Less likely causes<\/a> of high testosterone levels in women are ovarian or adrenal tumors [8], or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellhealth.com\/disorders-of-sexual-development-overview-4175544\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">disorders of sexual development (DSD)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-risks-of-using-gender-affirming-testosterone-protocols-in-females\"><span id=\"the-risks-of-using-gender-affirming-testosterone-protocols-in-females\">The risks of using \u201cgender-affirming\u201d testosterone protocols in females<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the last few years, \u201cgender-affirming hormone therapy\u201d has significantly grown in popularity. The primary goal of these protocols is to make the biologically female body exhibit more of the physical traits of biological males, and it is achieved through the administration of high doses of testosterone. There\u2019s been remarkably little research done on the side effects biological females may experience after undergoing these protocols (especially the long-term side effects), though logic suggests that they can expect the potential consequences of testosterone supplementation in males that we covered above.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The amount of testosterone required to cause biological women\u2019s voices to deepen, facial hair to grow, etc. would logically require their total testosterone blood levels to be at least 300 ng\/dl, since that is the threshold below which men start to see feminization of their physical features (as in gynecomastia). To put that into perspective, 300 ng\/dl is nearly <em>four times higher<\/em> than normal testosterone levels in women. And if a biological woman\u2019s levels on a testosterone protocol reached 500 mg\/dl, that would be close to <em>six times<\/em> the upper range of normal for female bodies.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The scant research done thus far suggests that biological women are <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/30950651\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">more likely <\/a>to experience heart attacks and heart disease while on these testosterone protocols [9]. Another <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8511909\/#bibr1-20503121211051546\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">study<\/a> concluded that \u201cerythrocytosis [excessive red blood cell production], sleep apnea, hypertension, weight gain, salt retention, lipid changes, and acne have been observed as common complications from excess testosterone therapy\u201d [10]. Finally, the effects of these testosterone protocols in females are not only physical; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jogc.com\/article\/S1701-2163(16)35385-3\/pdf#:~:text=The%20safety%20concerns%20of%20testosterone,cardiovascular%20health%20and%20bone%20health.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">behavioral and personality changes<\/a> are also possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just like estrogen and progesterone, testosterone is a potent hormone with widespread physiologic effects. In order for male and female bodies to function optimally, these hormones must exist within a delicate balance. When they do not\u2013whether because of outside intervention or a bodily disorder\u2013the consequences can range from annoying at best, to deadly at worst.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>This article was updated on April 8, 2025, to include the FDA&#8217;s latest recommendation on testosterone product labeling related to blood pressure and cardiovascular risks. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>References:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n[1] Tyagi V, Scordo M, Yoon RS, Liporace FA, Greene LW. Revisiting the role of testosterone: Are we missing something?. Rev Urol. 2017;19(1):16-24. doi:10.3909\/riu0716<\/p>\n\n\n\n[2] Rivas AM, Mulkey Z, Lado-Abeal J, Yarbrough S. Diagnosing and managing low serum testosterone. Proc (Bayl Univ Med Cent). 2014;27(4):321-324. doi:10.1080\/08998280.2014.11929145<\/p>\n\n\n\n[3] McHenry J, Carrier N, Hull E, Kabbaj M. Sex differences in anxiety and depression: role of testosterone. 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