Do women have testosterone?

Question

I am quick to anger and emotional. Do I have too much testosterone or estrogen? I'm confused which does what. Please explain.

Answer 1

Yes, women have both estrogen and testosterone. Estrogen is responsible for the development of secondary female sex characteristics like breast growth, the thickening of the lining of the uterus (among other things). Testosterone helps women to maintain muscle and bone mass. It also contributes to libido.

A lot of men and women are emotional and quick to anger. That has a lot more to do with personality, and how well we control ourselves, than it does to hormone levels. Of course, it makes a good excuse for those who haven't learned to, or don't care to, get a handle on their emotions.

Answer 2

Yes, women have testosterone. Men also have estrogen. The ratio of one to the other is higher depending on if the person is male or female.

To answer your question, it somewhat depends on your age. If you happen to be of age for menopause then a drop in estrogen levels would make the testosterone in your body more potent and you would have the usual mood swings associated with menopause. Menopause, by the way, can start as early as 25 though usually perimenopause begins in the late 30's.

As to what each hormone does, testosterone is a steroid hormone. Being the male hormone it is responsible for muscle mass, facial and body hair and other typical male traits. It's also linked to the libido and helps to protect against osteoporosis.

Estrogen on the other hand is what causes women to develop breasts, thickens the endometrium and regulates the menstrual cycle.

Answer 3

Women have testosterone & guys have Estrogen. But not a whole lot. Women have more estrogen & men have more testosterone but i bet you already knew that. Estrogen is linked to more emotions & Testosterone more with anger & the effects include growth of muscle mass and strength, increased bone density and strength, deeper voice & extra hair.

Answer 4

Yeah women have both testosterone and estrogen. you cant really have too much estrogen. you can have a lot, but not too much. having a lot is probably what makes you emotional. and being quick to anger may have to do with pms or hormones. testosterrone doesnt kick in as much in women as it does men, so that shouldnt be something to worry about.

Answer 5

Yes women produce testosterone, but in such miniscule amounts that it does not affect any part of being a woman, much the same as a man - men produce oestrogen, but that doesn't mean that men men are going to start developing breasts etc.

Answer 6

Women do have testosterone in small amounts. The anger and emotional, I would think more along the lines of unresolved issues in your life is the cause. Patience is certainly a virtue, I too am not patient........but I'm working on it. Good luck.

Answer 7

Men and women have both, just men have much more testosterone and women have much more estrogen.

Being quick to anger and being emotional are estrogen related.

Answer 8

YES women have testosterone..It is as natural in your body as estrogen..As we age ALL levels of hormones in our body decrease..
Estrogen can make you have mood swings if the levels get too low..

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Estrogen

Testosterone can help you feel better if you are going through menopause or something to ease the mood swings..

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Testosterone

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Answer 9

if u want to blame a hormone for anger.. testosterone the one ur after...
both men and women have testosterone and oestrogen

Answer 10

well women do have testosterone but in small amount just like men have estrogen in small amounts.
please go to www.wikipedia.org and you will find all the answers you need on both.