What is Testosterone?

Testosterone is a hormone found in human being as well as in animals. In men, the testicles make testosterone and in women ovaries make testosterone in very small amount.

Testosterone plays a very important key role in body function for both adult men and women. In men testosterone helps to boost sex drive, sperm quality and muscles growth, while in women it impacts ovarian function, bone health and muscles growth.

Testing testosterone

A simple blood test can help you to determine your testosterone levels. There’s a wide range of normal or healthy levels of testosterone circulating in the bloodstream.

Test result may vary because it depends on your age, gender, health history and more other things

Normal Range of Testosterone

As per the reports published on University of Rochester Medical Center. The normal range varies:

• 270 to 1070 ng/dL for men (depends on age)
• 15 to 7- ng/dL for women

Test reports may varies depending on the test kit and among different labs, so it’s very important to consult with your doctor  for any conclusion.

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