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Testosterone Total (Female)

Hormone Unit: ng/dL

Primary androgen in females; supports libido, muscle, mood

Also known as: T,Total T

Reference Ranges

Clinical Reference 15.0 – 70.0 ng/dL

Optimal Range 25.0 – 55.0 ng/dL

Critical Range > 200.0 ng/dL

Adult female

Related Conditions

Pcos High

Hirsutism High

Low Libido Low

Food & Lifestyle Recommendations

🍎 Food Low-glycemic Mediterranean diet; emphasize fiber, lean protein, healthy fats; limit refined carbs Insulin resistance drives androgen excess in PCOS

🏃 Exercise Combine strength training 2-3x/week with moderate cardio; improves insulin sensitivity Exercise is first-line for PCOS management

Evidence-Backed Supplements

When High

Inositol Tier A May Decrease

Myo/D-chiro inositol lowers androgens in PCOS

Myo-inositol + D-chiro (40:1) 2000 mg 2x/day Any

PMID 37925074 PMID 38163998 PMID 36790138
Spearmint Tea Tier B May Decrease

Reduces free T in hirsute women

Spearmint tea 2 cups/day Any
Nac Tier B May Decrease

Improves insulin sensitivity in PCOS, lowering androgens

N-Acetylcysteine 600 mg 2–3x/day Between meals

PMID 30746681 PMID 39349461 PMID 33294991

When Low

Dhea Tier B May Increase

DHEA precursor; raises T in peri/postmenopausal women

DHEA 10–25 mg/day Morning

PMID 38837771 PMID 26608695 PMID 41185971

Questions to Ask Your Doctor

Could this indicate PCOS? Should we check LH/FSH ratio and DHEA-S? Common PCOS workup

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