Testosterone in a woman's body. How to keep hormone levels normal

Testosterone – It is a steroid hormone belonging to the group of androgens. Despite the fact that this hormone is considered “male” by the people, in fact it plays an important role in the regulation of many processes and the female body. Testosterone in women is synthesized in the adrenal glands and ovaries. In this regard, diseases of the female reproductive system can be accompanied not only by a decrease in the synthesis of female sex hormones, but also by testosterone deficiency.

For information on why the level of testosterone in a woman's body can change, what consequences this leads to, and how to quickly and effectively restore the normal level of the hormone, read on estet-portal.com in this article.

• Testosterone – steroid hormone of the male reproductive system
Change in testosterone levels: main causes
The consequences of increasing testosterone levels
Medicated correction of
• testosterone levels Testosterone – steroid hormone of the male reproductive system

Testosterone – it is an androgen, that is, a male hormone responsible for the development of secondary sexual characteristics in men, and regulating male reproductive function. Testosterone supports spermatogenesis, affects the growth of bones and muscle mass, stimulates erythropoiesis. The normal concentration of testosterone in the male body is in the range of 11.0-33.5 nmol / l. In the female body, testosterone is contained in a much smaller amount: 0.2-2.7 nmol / l. The increased content of testosterone in the body may be due to the following pathologies: endogenous corticism, secondary dysplasia of the adrenal cortex. 

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! An increased concentration of testosterone in the female body is most often observed in polycystic ovary syndrome and their virilizing tumors. The concentration of testosterone can decrease in Down syndrome, liver failure, uremia, cryptorchidism, primary and secondary hypogonadism, hyperprolactinemic hypogonadism. It is important to remember that the artificial introduction of testosterone into the body, often practiced among athletes to stimulate muscle growth, can adversely affect the functional state of the male reproductive

system. 

Change in testosterone levels: main causes

Testosterone in women affects the strength of bones, the development of muscle mass. Normal testosterone levels contribute to a sense of well-being and increased energy. Testosterone plays a huge role in sex drive. It is this hormone that increases

the sensitivity of erogenous zones

in women.

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Unfortunately, with age, the level of sex hormones decreases, and with the onset of menopause, the synthesis of both estrogens and testosterone decreases.

High levels of stress can also cause testosterone levels to drop.

Elevated testosterone levels in women are usually caused by an underlying condition, such as

congenital adrenal hyperplasia or polycystic ovary syndrome.

Testosterone levels:

•    consequences of increased testosterone levels;•    low testosterone levels: normal or pathological;•    drug correction of testosterone levels.

Consequences of increasing testosterone levels
The clinical manifestations of high testosterone levels in women include:•    acne;

•    mood lability;

•    hypertrichosis;

•    Irregular menstruation;

•    reduced sex drive;
•    reduction in breast size.
Increased levels of androgens in women can cause weight gain and infertility. Treatment depends on the underlying cause of the increase in hormone levels.


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Most often, oral contraceptives, corticosteroids, as well as other drugs intended to correct concomitant changes are prescribed in complex therapy.

Medicated testosterone correction

The main indication for the appointment of testosterone for women is the loss of sexual desire.  Clinical studies show that exogenous testosterone improves cognitive performance and improves musculoskeletal health in postmenopausal women

.

One of the problems with testosterone replacement therapy is that the most readily available testosterone preparations, which are intended for men, contain too high concentrations of testosterone for the female body.

Testosterone replacement therapy is contraindicated in pregnant women, women with hirsutism or alopecia, and those who are not using contraceptives. This is due to the high risks of negative effects of testosterone on the fetus.

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Thus, the appointment of testosterone replacement therapy – this is a serious decision, making which, you should weigh all the pros and cons of this treatment method. More useful information on our channel in

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