Everyone knows that testosterone is the “male” hormone. It plays a role in sex drive, sperm production, fat distribution, red cell production, and maintenance of muscle strength and mass, and it’s associated with overall health and well-being in men. What many people don’t realize is that it’s important for women, too! In fact, men and women are the reverse of each other in terms of their hormone percentages: Men have 10 times as much testosterone as women, and for estrogen, it’s the opposite.
