If low testosterone in men causes mood issues like anxiety, depression, low confidence, low energy, do women also experience this?

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If low testosterone in men causes mood issues like anxiety, depression, low confidence, low energy, do women also experience this?

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Answer 1

Men normally have lower testosterone levels as they age or become overweight. This may lead to behavioral changes, including mood changes. But it would be somewhat steady as the decrease often takes years and does not fluctuate much (relative to women). Normal testosterone levels for men are 300 – 1,000 nanograms per deciliter. Normal testosterone levels for women are 15 – 70 ng/dl.

Women have much higher estrogen levels than men. For women, normal estrogen levels are 30-400 picograms per millileter. For men, they are 10-40 pg/ml. BUT… that estrogen level (and other hormones!) fluctuates wildly over each cycle they have. Normally the “PMS” symptoms (mood swings especially) will be when the hormones have bottomed out.

TLDR: So when you ask “do women experience this”. The quick answer is “yes, and often”.

[source 1](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK279054/)

[source 2](https://www.forthwithlife.co.uk/blog/menstrual-cycle-tune-into-your-hormones/)

[source 3](https://sofreshnsogreen.com/wellness/cycle-syncing-guide/)

[source 4](https://www.wcorlando.com/blog/why-do-you-get-cranky-during-your-period)