Suman Lata Suman Lata Asked 9 months ago

Does pcos increase testosterone?

I've been told my hormone levels are a bit off, and that I have higher-than-normal androgen levels. I have PCOS, so I'm wondering if this is directly related. Does PCOS cause an increase in testosterone levels in women?

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Arjun Mehta Arjun Mehta Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago
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Yes, high testosterone is actually one of the main markers of PCOS, which is why some women get facial hair or acne. Resistance training and lifting weights really help improve insulin sensitivity, which naturally brings down these male hormone levels. Try incorporating some strength work into your routine.

Deepika Rao Deepika Rao Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

It can increase testosterone, but you should not guess this on your own. Please get a proper blood test done for free testosterone and DHEAS. Self-diagnosing based on symptoms like hair loss can be misleading, so let a doctor look at the lab values first.

Kusum Vyas Kusum Vyas Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Yes beta, this hormone increases and causes issues like unwanted facial hair. Along with your doctor's medicine, drinking spearmint tea twice a day is known to help cool down these male hormones naturally. But do not ignore your main diet and daily physical activity.

Preeti Shenoy Preeti Shenoy Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

Yes, it does increase testosterone. I managed to bring mine down by focusing on walking 8k to 10k steps daily, which helped control my insulin spikes. Of course, check with your gynecologist before starting any heavy workout regime, but staying active is key.

Siddharth Shinde Siddharth Shinde Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Actually, yes, PCOS causes high androgens, which is basically testosterone, yaar. That is why girls get those annoying chin hairs or acne on the jawline. It is super common and nothing to feel weird about, just a hormonal glitch.

Rekha Mishra Rekha Mishra Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Yes, high testosterone is common in PCOS. Instead of buying expensive supplements, we should focus on simple things like reducing sugar, sleeping on time, and doing household chores or walking. These small changes help balance hormones without burning a hole in your pocket.

Snehal Gawde Snehal Gawde Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Haan na, elevated testosterone is the main culprit behind all these PCOS symptoms. It is so frustrating to deal with thick hair on the face. But don't worry, proper lifestyle change and regular doctor advice makes a huge difference, ho na.

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Sanjay Bhatia Sanjay Bhatia Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

At this point in life, my wife and I both have fluctuating hormones! Jokes aside, yes, PCOS does raise testosterone in women. It is just biology playing tricks; don't stress too much and just follow a sensible routine to keep things under control.

Ramanpreet Singh Ramanpreet Singh Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Look, yes, it raises testosterone. That's why you see symptoms like facial hair or hair thinning. Don't go searching for magic cures online. Go to a good endocrinologist, get your blood test done, and fix your sleeping and eating habits first.

Varun Grover Varun Grover Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Yes, it does, and honestly, managing these hormones is exhausting. Some days my wife feels like she has more testosterone than me while I am just struggling to wake up with my daily coffee. Just get it tested and take it one day at a time.

Aditi Sen Aditi Sen Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I ignored my facial hair and sudden back acne for two years thinking it was just bad skin. When I finally got tested, my testosterone levels were double the normal range. Don't wait like I did; get a hormonal panel test done as soon as you see these signs.

Anjali Deshpande Anjali Deshpande Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Yes, it does increase testosterone levels. Drinking spearmint tea daily has really helped me manage the symptoms of high androgens.

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