Signs of High Testosterone in Men and Women (Explained)

Too much testosterone may lead to changes in physical appearance in both men and women.

Symptoms that might be observed are talked about below.

What Are the Signs of High Testosterone in Men?

The signs of high testosterone in men include mood changes, acne, body hair loss, and difficulty sleeping.

While higher-than-normal testosterone in males is rare, if your levels do jump and remain elevated for an extended period, you may encounter these symptoms:

• Acne: Testosterone can cause an increase in sebum secretion (an oily material present on the skin), resulting in blocked pores and acne. As a result, men with higher total testosterone may have more acne than guys with low testosterone levels [4].
• Hair loss: Some individuals with elevated testosterone suffer from androgenetic alopecia, often known as male-pattern baldness. High T may induce body hair loss in persons genetically predisposed to male-pattern baldness [5].
• Mood swings: Increased testosterone levels might lead to mood problems such as anger and aggressive behavior. It could also increase your likelihood of taking risks, particularly if anabolic steroid misuse is the source of your high T levels [6].
• Sleep issues: Excess total testosterone levels can induce agitation and trouble sleeping or staying asleep.

What testosterone does to men is that high T levels may influence your circadian clock.

Some physicians even employ testosterone therapy to treat sleep apnea, although the outcomes are inconclusive [7].

Signs of High Testosterone in Women

Normal testosterone levels in women typically decline with age.

But, occasionally, the balance flips in the reverse direction, and testosterone rises rather than falls.

Excess testosterone levels can have negative consequences and produce distressing signs in women, such as:

• Having period abnormalities or lack of periods
• Experiencing weight gain
• Having blocked pores in the skin (acne)
• Experiencing clitoris enlargement
• Balding, particularly around the hairline
• Noticing an increased muscle mass
• Experiencing reduced breast size
• Having high blood pressure
• Voice deepening or hoarseness
• Having hair growth on the chin or top lip (hirsutism)

Aside from these symptoms, according to research, elevated levels of estrogen and testosterone in women have been linked to an increased chance of having uterine fibroids, which are benign uterus tumors [8].

The causes of high testosterone may be testicular cancer, an overdose of testosterone boosters, and anabolic steroid misuse in men, as well as polycystic ovarian syndrome, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, and hirsutism in women.

Causes of High Testosterone in Men

Men may have excess testosterone due to the following:

• Tumors: Testicular and adrenal cancers can generate abnormally high testosterone levels [9].
• Anabolic steroids misuse: Taking anabolic steroids to gain muscle mass, curb weight gain, or improve athletic performance can lead to high levels of testosterone. Some athletes use Clomid unlawfully to improve their performance which may, in turn, lead to high T levels [10].
• Testosterone supplements: Excessive usage of testosterone boosters or testosterone replacement therapy can lead to high T levels. Your physician, in this case, will monitor your T levels to make sure they stay within a healthy range  [11].
• Testosterone gel: Excessively applying or getting into contact with testosterone gel from another individual could be harmful. The gel may be accidentally rubbed onto another person, increasing their testosterone production unintentionally [12].

While it’s always best to consult a professional, employing natural testosterone therapy, such as diet change and working out, can sometimes maintain testosterone levels and keep them from fluctuating too much.

Diet Change

Spearmint herbal tea, flaxseed, and licorice root may lower testosterone.

However, the only thing that experts agree on is that a low-carbohydrate diet may assist you in naturally lowering your insulin levels.

It's a good technique to maintain testosterone levels low since increasing insulin causes your body to create more testosterone.

I usually advise my clients to eat a balanced, nutritious diet to reduce their testosterone levels.

A 2015 study found that a low carbohydrate and a low dairy diet helped lower testosterone levels in women with PCOS after eight weeks.

It also helped with insulin sensitivities, as insulin resistance is a side effect of PCOS [16].