Total testosterone is not associated with muscle mass, function or exercise adaptations in pre-menopausal females
S. E. Alexander, B. Gatto, O. E. Knowles, R. M. Williams, K. N. Fiebig, P. Jansons, P. A. Della Gatta, A. Garnham, N. Eynon, G. D. Wadley, B. Aisbett, D. Hiam, S. Lamon
This study finds that total testosterone is not linked to muscle mass or strength in pre-menopausal females, but bioavailable testosterone and nuclear-localized androgen receptor are associated with muscle hypertrophy.
bioRxiv · May 12, 2024 · PreprintPhysiology