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Can female hormones increase testosterone?
No
Last updated on 05 Jun 2023
Testosterone is a male sex hormone which helps in producing sperm cells. Sperms are motile cells with a with a tail known as flagellum which is a part of male reproductive cell, or gamete, in anisogamous forms of sexual reproduction
The effects of LH in males is primarily LH causes the Leydig cells of the testes to produce testosterone.
When estrogen deficiency occurs in the menopause LH levels increase. Later the FSH is raised and remains high for the rest of life.
Making dietary changes and exercising daily can reduce FSH levels in females who are unable to conceive.
Low LH levels may mean one has pitutary disorders, anorexia, malnutrition or is under tremendous stress. Untreated LH deficiency may lead to infertility hence, you are suggested to seek medical advise at the earliest
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