For both men and women, it’s important to maintain healthy levels of testosterone. Testosterone has an important role in the body and affects many areas.

Healthy levels of testosterone contribute to high energy levels, healthy sex drive, strong muscles, and mental well-being. All around, it sustains a healthy heart, brain, and bones. What can be defined as healthy levels of testosterone, however, is strongly dependent on factors such as age and gender. Because of this, the range for what’s considered healthy is quite broad, and some researchers may use different ranges than others.

Average testosterone levels for men

Men have the highest levels of testosterone.

Men 21-30 years 47,2-136,2 pg/ml
Men 31-40 years 46,8-106,8 pg/ml
Men 41-50 years 36,5-82,7 pg/ml
Men 51-60 years 19,1-89,0 pg/ml
Men 61-75 years 12,2-68,6 pg/ml

Average testosterone levels for women

Women typically have naturally lower levels of testosterone. They have about 10-15 percent less testosterone in their bodies than men.

Women 21-30 years 7,9-50,4 pg/ml
Women 31-40 years 7,0-44,8 pg/ml
Women 41-50 years 7,0-39,4 pg/ml
Women 51-60 years 7,0-29,8 pg/ml
Women 61-75 years 7,0-29,3 pg/ml

Production and decline of testosterone 

The production of testosterone increases during puberty, giving boys a growth spurt, a lower voice, and more muscle. Testosterone levels peak around the age of 18-19. After the age of 30, testosterone levels slowly start to decrease, and in some men this could lead to a shortage of testosterone around the age of 45. At the age of 75, the testosterone levels of a man are on average 65% of those of a young man. Testosterone levels in women start to decrease after menopause. Men have about 10-15 times more testosterone in their bodies than women.

Solutions to a testosterone deficit

Long periods of stress and intensive training of the body can further accelerate the decrease in testosterone. An unhealthy lifestyle is also a determining factor, as overweight men have lower levels of testosterone on average. You can naturally increase your testosterone levels by doing more exercise, eating healthy, and quitting unhealthy habits such as drinking alcohol and smoking.

A testosterone deficit is quite common in men and women, which can lead to unwanted effects such as low sex drive (libido), hair loss, fatigue, and mood swings or low mood. If you suspect your testosterone levels may be too low, you can take a test.

With our testosterone test kit, you can easily measure your own testosterone levels at home. Instead of testing blood, our test kit measures the level of testosterone in saliva, which is a lot more convenient to use. Simply collect three samples of saliva in the morning and send them to our lab to get tested immediately. Our test results are as reliable as any blood-based testosterone test.

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