If low testosterone in men causes mood issues like anxiety, depression, low confidence, low energy, do women also experience this?
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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)
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)
Estrogen and testosterone share many of their functions. For example, either one can stimulate bone density. It’s typically being low on *both* that can be problematic.
In men, estrogen is produced almost entirely by conversion from testosterone, so low T implies low E and thus low both.
Estrogen and testosterone share many of their functions. For example, either one can stimulate bone density. It’s typically being low on *both* that can be problematic.
In men, estrogen is produced almost entirely by conversion from testosterone, so low T implies low E and thus low both.
Estrogen and testosterone share many of their functions. For example, either one can stimulate bone density. It’s typically being low on *both* that can be problematic.
In men, estrogen is produced almost entirely by conversion from testosterone, so low T implies low E and thus low both.
Maybe? Does it cause this? Just keep in mind that testosterone levels are probably at most a minor factor in this in whichever way you look at it.
If you have mood issues like anxiety, depression, low confidence and/or low energy, don’t fall for the fallacy that just a “level” of testosterone is the explanatory factor for all of this. See what I mean?
Maybe? Does it cause this? Just keep in mind that testosterone levels are probably at most a minor factor in this in whichever way you look at it.
If you have mood issues like anxiety, depression, low confidence and/or low energy, don’t fall for the fallacy that just a “level” of testosterone is the explanatory factor for all of this. See what I mean?
Maybe? Does it cause this? Just keep in mind that testosterone levels are probably at most a minor factor in this in whichever way you look at it.
If you have mood issues like anxiety, depression, low confidence and/or low energy, don’t fall for the fallacy that just a “level” of testosterone is the explanatory factor for all of this. See what I mean?
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