Testosterone in women: the rate of age-table test for free, total, in nmol, depending blood level ng / ml, which is responsible for hormone that shows the girls in the 3 day cycle

Testosterone in women is involved in many biological and chemical processes. Changing hormone concentration in higher or lower negative impact on the whole body, disrupting the functioning of internal organs and life support systems.

Testosterone is responsible for what in the female body

The hormone, which is in the blood of women who should be responsible for:

1. The exchange process-delayed control of the amount of fat in the subcutaneous layer.
2. Increase muscle volume.
3. Proper formation and growth of the mammary glands.
4. Female libido. If the concentration of the hormone over-rule a woman becomes hypersexual, at a low rate, she does not feel sexual desire.
5. Psycho-emotional state. Low hormone levels make women passive and apathetic, and at a high level to show aggression and the desire to dominate over men, to suppress them.
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6. Absorption of nutrients, including Minerals are responsible for the formation and development of bone and cartilage tissues.
7. Coordinating the work of the reproductive system. If testosterone women is normal, it facilitates the process of timely and accurate production of yellow eggs of the body.

Female body can not function normally without testosterone.

Indications for analysis purpose

Blood for testosterone in women is dealt with the following diseases and conditions:

• amenorrhea;
• endometriosis;
• oligomenorrhea;
• Frequent miscarriages, chronic miscarriage;
• Cancer tumors develop in the breast;
• uterine fibroids;
• hirsutism;
• hypoplasia of the breast or uterus;
• polycystic ovary syndrome;
• anovulation;
• bleeding from the uterus;
• early baldness;
• oncology adrenal glands;
• profuse acne;
• infertility;
• aplastic anemia type.

The analysis shows that the content of testosterone in the blood, it is necessary regularly to take when passing prolonged corticosteroid therapy to control hormonal status.

How to prepare for the study

Norma testosterone in women vary in different periods of the menstrual cycle. If the doctor does not give other recommendations, delivery of analyzes carried out in the respective days of the cycle when the hormone most accurate indicators - from 6 to 7 hours.

To give an accurate diagnosis result, you need to properly prepare for the exam:

• 4 days to stop taking any drugs from the group of hormone;
• for 18 hours to give up smoking and drinking alcohol;
• the night before the morning sampling of biological material to refuse intimacy and limit the extent of physical activity:
• in the presence of chronic diseases requiring regular medication (for example, anticonvulsant, valproic acid, anabolics), it is important to consult a doctor and interrupt rate.

8 hours can not be anything to eat, allowed a small amount of water.

The rules of analysis

Rent a blood test in the morning, always on an empty stomach. Blood for the study is taken from a vein. testosterone analysis Deciphering women will be ready the next day.

For accurate evaluation of the results it is recommended to be tested several times, observing the time intervals specified by your doctor.

If after this rate deviates from the norm, it is assigned an extended examination to determine the cause.

normal results

Hormonal substance is 2 types: total and free testosterone. The latter is called a hormone, which is in an active state, which has no connection with the protein compounds. He fully perform its functions in the female body. Free testosterone is normal in women varies depending on age.

General - figure testosterone, which is present in the body, regardless of whether it is associated with proteinaceous substance or is free. total testosterone concentration does not change with age in women. It affects only the day of the cycle, its amount should be in the range 0,26-1,3 ng / ml.

A table showing the rate of free testosterone in women by age:

Age	Norma testosterone in women, pg / ml
Girls and young women up to 20 years	From 0.12 to 3.1
From 21 to 39 years old	From 0.12 to 3.1
From 40 to 59 years old	From 0.12 to 2.6
From 60 years and older	From 0.12 to 1.7

The dependence of the concentration of testosterone and cycle:

ovulation period	0,46-2,48 mg / ml
luteal phase	0,29-1,73 mg / ml
Menopause	To 1.22 mg / ml
A girl in puberty	Not more than 0.98 mg / ml
Pregnancy	Increase in the rate of 4 times on 3 trimester.

In pregnancy, the analysis will show an increase in the hormone in each trimester in a few times. In women, the rate of hormonal substances also depends on the time of day - it is a little higher in the morning than in the evening.

The causes of variances, and what they're dangerous

The consequences of changes in the level of testosterone in women can be different depending on how parameter changes and in what direction - higher or lower.

elevated levels

If the results showed an increase in testosterone standards, reasons may be:

1. Hirsutism - a genetic disease in which the testosterone is produced in large amounts. hirsutism in women sign - abundant vegetation on the body.
2. Polycystic ovary - endocrine pathology, characterized by an intense production of male hormones in the female body.
3. Adrenal hyperplasia - congenital disorder in which the body in the absence of enzymes that regulate the production of hormones of the reproductive system.

The increase in the hormone concentration is observed in diabetes, obesity, abuse of hypothalamic function.

The following symptoms occur when exceeding indicators:

• hair growth in unusual places for women: on the face, chest;
• failure of the menstrual cycle - periods irregular or absent for a long time, may increase or decrease the amount of menstrual flow;
• the inability to conceive or bear fruit;
• weight gain up to obesity;
• profuse sweating;
• low voice;
• loss of hair on the head;
• appearance of striae;
• presence of fatty seborrhea;
• arterial hypertension type;
• change of mental and emotional states: aggressiveness, excessive temper;
• body forming male pattern;
• increase sexual desire.

For the production of the hormone substance affects lifestyle. Male hormone is elevated in women who smoke regularly consume alcoholic beverages, as well as the absence of a regular sexual life.

Low level

Changing the amount of testosterone to decrease observed in the following situations:

1. The natural process of aging with the onset of menopause. Inhibited the functioning of the ovaries, which are no longer able to produce adequate amounts of the hormone.
2. Long-term use of hormonal drugs group, in particular oral contraceptives containing estrogen in the composition.
3. ovarian disease, adrenal glands, which are the main suppliers of androgen.

Symptoms of low testosterone:

1. Lethargy, apathy, excessive equanimity and tranquility.
2. Reduction or complete absence of libido.
3. Sex brings pleasure because of the lack of orgasm during sex, you may experience unpleasant physical sensations.
4. Mood changes - a woman tormented by confusion, insomnia, psycho-emotional state is always depressed.
5. Reduced muscle mass volume.
6. The development of chronic fatigue syndrome.
7. Reduced mental activity, forgetfulness, impaired concentration and attention.
8. The skin is dry, scaly, becomes thin. Even the most minor wounds heal slowly and poorly.
9. Depressive states.
10. The lack of natural vaginal lubrication.
11. Increased sleepiness, fatigue occurring even after a minor physical exertion.

Against the background of low levels of the hormone, if the situation is not corrected a long time, can develop diabetes, osteoporosis, on the thighs, buttocks and shoulders starts to be postponed excess body fat.

How to normalize testosterone

A woman can adjust the concentration of testosterone in the blood, following diet, taking medications and using the methods of traditional medicine.

products

In order to increase testosterone in the diet is necessary to enter the following products:

1. Nuts - they include the presence of mineral elements and vitamins that activate the process of production of the hormone compounds.
2. Seafood - enriched with zinc, without which the production of testosterone is not possible.
3. Wheat - contains vitamins and zinc.
4. Legumes - contain fiber and protein - elements that contribute to the normalization of metabolic processes.
5. Fruits: banana, melon, pineapple - they have the nutrients and vitamins that support the harmonious functioning of the hormone system.

To reduce the content of the hormone in the female body are advised to regularly use:

1. Honey, candied fruit and jam - vitamins and enzymes in their composition contribute to the production of estrogen by suppressing testosterone.
2. Dried fruits - reduce the amount of the hormone due to its vitamin and mineral composition.
3. Oats - slows down the process of testosterone synthesis, it helps to recycle it into the female hormone. Oats need to boil water, and only after cooking to add to it milk, sugar or honey.

To testosterone was normal, change the diet, by introducing into it new products should gradually. A sharp change in the usual menu can lead to negative consequences.

Folk remedies

Between the medication and dieting for testosterone normalization recommended methods of folk medicine.

The recipe for raising hormone:

1. Mix pollen in an amount of 100 g of condensed milk with ½ banks.
2. Mix the ingredients and leave to infuse for 14 days in the refrigerator.
3. At the beginning of the course to take 1 hour. l. Every day you need to gradually increase the dosage until it reaches 1 tbsp. l. To consume means to be in the morning 30 minutes before breakfast.

Additionally, it is recommended to take decoctions based on rose hips, ginseng, mountain ash. To cook them, you need 1 hour. l. ingredient selected fill a glass of water, infuse over 30 minutes, to filter. You can use broth instead of tea.

To reduce the hormone necessary to use peppermint. It can be brewed as a tea, add a spice in prepared meals. In addition, decrease the production broths hormone based angelica, red clover, licorice root. They are prepared in a standard recipe: 1 hour. l. herbs selected zaparivayut boiling water (250 ml), allowed to brew. Drink in the morning on the ¼ cup.

Methods of traditional medicine should act only as an auxiliary element of complex therapy. The main treatment is drug therapy.

medicines

For women to lower testosterone appointed contraceptive pills:

• regulon;
• spironolactone;
• goserelin;
• leuprolide;
• Abarelix.

The correct dose of medication helps to even the highest hormone levels normalize, reducing to the level of 2.34 nmol. Lack of contraceptives is their strong influence on the hormonal system. Use the medication only in case of a strong deviation from the norm.

Medications that can increase testosterone index and taken to the full restoration of hormonal balance:

• Nemestran;
• Methyltestosterone.

In addition to taking medication, diet and the use of traditional medicine for the normalization of hormonal background, you must change your lifestyle. Main measures: to observe the correct mode of the day with a good rest and sleep, balanced nutrition, mandatory refusal of bad habits (smoking, alcohol consumption).