Testosterone is a male sex hormone that is also produced in small amounts in a womans ovaries and adrenal glands. High levels of testosterone in women can cause a range of symptoms, including:

• Acne: High testosterone levels can increase the risk of acne.
• Excess hair on the face and body: Women with high testosterone levels may experience excess hair growth on their face and body.
• Deep voice: High testosterone levels can cause a womans voice to deepen.
• Increased muscle mass: Women with high testosterone levels may experience an increase in muscle mass.
• Irregular periods: High testosterone levels can cause irregular or absent menstrual periods.
• Larger-than-average clitoris: High testosterone levels can cause the clitoris to enlarge.
• Loss of libido: High testosterone levels can cause a decrease in sex drive.
• Mood changes: High testosterone levels can cause changes in mood.
• Reduction in breast size: High testosterone levels can cause a reduction in breast size.
• Thinning hair: High testosterone levels can cause hair to thin.

In more severe cases of testosterone imbalances in women, high testosterone can cause infertility and obesity. High testosterone levels in women are usually caused by an underlying medical condition, such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH), or tumors on the adrenal gland or ovaries. If you notice any of the symptoms listed above, you should talk to your doctor to determine the cause and the best course of treatment.