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This difference is mainly because men generally have higher testosterone levels, which cause the thyroid cartilage to grow larger and more prominent during puberty. Some women may have a more noticeable Adam's apple if their testosterone levels are higher than average or due to natural anatomical variation.
Therefore, the presence and prominence of an Adam's apple in women can vary, but it is perfectly normal for women to have one, even if it is subtler than in men.
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