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Testosterone is an androgen steroid hormone that is usually linked to male sexuality. Testosterone is made not only in the testes of men but also in the ovaries of women and in the adrenal glands of both men and women.
Signs & Symptoms
Abnormally high testosterone levels in women can lead to a variety of symptoms. Most often, women with high testosterone levels develop male pattern hair growth (hirsutism), especially on their faces and chests. More rarely and over time, some women may experience virilization, which is increased muscle mass, redistribution of body fat, enlargement of the clitoris, deepening of the voice, male pattern baldness, acne, and/or increased perspiration. It is important to note that some women develop hirsutism without having a high testosterone level.
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