The combined oral contraceptive pill reduces testosterone levels in women by
- inhibiting ovarian and adrenal androgen synthesis
- increasing levels of sex hormone-binding globulin
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/P…
- inhibiting ovarian and adrenal androgen synthesis
- increasing levels of sex hormone-binding globulin
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/P…
"T deficiency is thought to be associated with a broad range of undesired effects including diminished well-being and quality of life, mood changes (depression, irritation, moodiness), loss of energy, cognitive disturbances, interference with optimal sexual function...
...declining muscle mass and strength and lowering of bone mass and bone density"
These effects are likely to be inconsistent and highly individual. Some may suffer all, some may suffer few, others may not be affected.
These effects are likely to be inconsistent and highly individual. Some may suffer all, some may suffer few, others may not be affected.
How many doctors are counseling women about the effect of the pill on testosterone levels, and what that could mean for health?
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