Bio-identical Hormones: Testosterone
 Why do women need Testosterone?
Despite testosterone being known as a male sex hormone, women actually need small amounts of testosterone to achieve optimal hormone balance. The aging process causes our testosterone levels to slowly decline, which can result in loss of libido, weight gain, depression, less energy, and increased risk for osteoporosis. Testosterone is made in small amounts by the ovaries and adrenal glands. It is also a precursor to the estrogens, so having abnormal levels of testosterone can lead to other hormone imbalances.
- Increases libido
- Increases sense of emotional well-being
- Increases muscle mass/strength
- Helps maintain memory
- Helps skin from sagging
- Decreases excess body fat
- Helps with bone strength
| Testosterone Deficiency |
Testosterone Excess |
- Thinning skin
- Low sex drive
- Bone loss
- Foggy thinking/memory loss
- Fatigue
- Muscle atrophy (weakness)
- Fibromyalgia
- Incontinence
- Lack of motivation
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- Acne
- Loss of scalp hair
- Difficulty with sleep
- Mood irritability
- Male-pattern hair growth
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Dr. Brenner, MD & Associates - Women's Health Care and Gynecology - is pleased to serve patients from the following towns: Anderson, Blue Ash, Cincinnati, Fairfield, Finneytown, Hamilton, Harrison, Hyde Park, Indian Hill, Landen, Lebanon, Liberty Township, Loveland, Madeira, Mariemont, Mason, Middletown, Milford, Monroe, Montgomery, Norwood, Sharonville, Springboro, Trenton, West Chester. |
