I am TTC and saw my normal endocrinologist today (not an RE) because I had big issues with my insulin & blood sugar. Well that is pretty much under control but the last bloodwork I had said my testosterone levels are like double what they should be. She says my metformin should bring that down but I don't think it is.... what are some side effects of such a high level in a woman?
2007-07-19 04:05:41 · 5 answers · asked by scooby_doo44706 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
I am almost 31 & have had 1 child .... I don't have a high sex drive, I actually don't have much a sex drive. I don't know what is wrong with me!
2007-07-19 05:02:27 · update #1
I questioned my doctor about doing my next round of clomid but she says to continue because the clomid could help bring it down, I just have my doubts about that.
2007-07-19 05:04:05 · update #2
You've received lots of good answers. What symptoms are you exhibiting? Do you feel any different?
2007-07-19 11:37:03 · answer #1 · answered by Fraulein 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My sister had a high level of testosterone. She was really aggressive and a little big for her size. Testosterone is what gives women a sex drive. Taking birth control pills lowers the testosterone which can sometimes kill the sex drive. Also, you sometimes get extra hair on your body. All women have hair in odd places but that's normal. You won't grow a beard. And most importantly, you may not be able to have a child without hormone therapy. You have to have a certain level of estrogen in order to support a fetus and if you're testosterone levels are too high, you won't be able to conceive. When my sister hit 20 her hormones balanced out on their own and she's got two kids now.
2007-07-19 04:31:56 · answer #2 · answered by gyoza1216 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Now, I am not for sure on this, so check with your gyn, but at one time, I had a period for 35 days straight and my gyn told me that it was because my body didn't manufacture enough testosterone to stop the bleeding that month. If it were to continue, I should come back to see him. It did finally stop. My thoughts are, then, that if you have too much testosterone in your system, it may stop your period
2007-07-19 04:24:01 · answer #3 · answered by Funny Girl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was diagnosed with the same. Aggressive and irritable at times. Sex drive is insatiable.
2007-07-19 04:43:51 · answer #4 · answered by bountyhunter101 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
lots of hair
2007-07-19 04:09:37 · answer #5 · answered by yzarc jr 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋