high testosterone in women

High Testosterone in Women: Common Symptoms & How to Lower It

Dr. Jolene BrightenSex Hormones

High testosterone in women can present as acne, unwanted hair growth on the face (known as hirsutism), hair loss on the head, abdominal weight gain, and irregular periods.  Testosterone is often thought of as a “male sex hormone” because it is essential to the development of male growth1—regulating sex drive, muscle mass, sexual function, and fat distribution. However, testosterone also …