Women produce more testosterone during menstruation
the verdict
REFUTED
the evidence says no
confidence 25/100
Evidence regarding hormone fluctuations across the menstrual cycle indicates that testosterone peaks around midcycle rather than during menstruation.
Evidence against · 2
Ovarian and Adrenal Contribution to Peripheral Androgens During the Menstrual Cycle
1974 · cited by 437
Judd and Yen (1974) demonstrated that ovarian contribution of testosterone reaches its maximum level at midcycle, not during menstruation.
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More against · 1
Serum Androstenedione and Testosterone Levels During the Menstrual Cycle
1973 · cited by 246
England et al. (1973) found that serum testosterone levels show random variations with peak levels occurring during the middle third of the menstrual cycle, rather than during menses.