Although normally related to men, testosterone is one of the many hormones that women have within their bodies, affecting them throughout their lives. “Normal” levels of testosterone vary from one woman to another, but experts suggest that the range of healthy testosterone levels is between 15 ng/dL – 85 ng/dL.
In this article, find out more about low, normal, and high testosterone levels, as well as a brief explanation of their effects on the female body.
Testosterone therapy is not a quick fix that will end or reverse all symptoms of low testosterone overnight, but that does not mean that you'll have to wait months to notice positive improvements in your life. So how long will you have to wait to see results?
Below is a discussion of common testosterone esters. The primary difference between esters is the rate at which testosterone enters the bloodstream following an injection. A slower release means fewer testosterone injections per year. Testosterone propionate is a fast-acting ester rarely used in TRT (Testosterone Replacement Therapy). Testosterone enanthate and testosterone cypionate are slow-acting injectable forms. They have been the predominant form used for TRT. Testosterone undecanoate is a newly approved form that is very long-acting.
Our bodies start out doing a pretty decent job of supplying us with the right balance of hormones to keep us healthy and happy. However, everyone reaches a point in life when the production of certain hormones is altered in one way or another.
