Testosterone is a hormone produced in men's testes and ovaries of women. Due to the fact that in women testosterone is formed in small amounts, and the hormone is considered to be male, its low level leads to serious disturbances in metabolic processes and other unpleasant consequences.
Testosterone level fluctuations
The following manifestations of the decrease in testosterone level in the female body are indicated:
- irritability,
- sleep disorder,
- depressive states,
- skin problems,
- decreased sexual activity.
Increased androgen content may be accompanied by:
- by unexpected aggressiveness,
- by strong excitability,
- by frequent mood change,
- rapid growth of hairline,
- by the appearance of purulent acne.
At such displays it is necessary to address to the doctor and to hand over necessary analyzes, from which results medicinal preparations are registered.
Maintenance of testosterone at a constant level is primarily important for women of reproductive age who want to have a child. Due to the fact that testosterone plays a huge role in the formation of ovarian follicles, the symptoms of a lowered level of this hormone should be taken seriously to the representatives of both sexes.
Causes of testosterone production disorders
The most common causes of testosterone production disorders in both men and women include:
- diets providing a sharp and significant decrease in caloric intake,
- of kidney and genital organs diseases,
- use of certain medicines,
- Down syndrome,
- oral contraceptive use,
- menopause period in women,
- obesity.
The decrease in testosterone levels is also facilitated by diabetes, so if you suspect diabetes, you need a complete examination of the body to exclude therapy for this disease.
Increased testosterone level
If the above symptoms of a decreased level of androgen occur to some extent, then you need to know how to increase testosterone levels in women.
This can be done both by medical methods, and with the help of equally effective folk remedies.
Methods of Traditional Medicine
For several decades, in medicine, androgenic agents have been used in medicine to increase testosterone levels in men and women.
Before initiating drug therapy, you should identify the causes of the abnormalities and try to increase the testosterone level in a natural way - to change the way of life. To this end, you need to regularly get enough sleep, observe the daily routine, give up harmful habits, eat well. One of the most important factors is the regular management of sexual activity.
In the absence of the effect of such measures, it is necessary to conduct a special substitution treatment with preparations containing testosterone. Treatment should be carried out with constant monitoring by a physician who will determine the drug suitable for individual indications, select the frequency and dosage of the drug.
Several types of medicines are produced to increase the level of androgen in a woman's body. By the method of application they are divided into:
- oral,
- injection, requiring subcutaneous or intramuscular injection,
- transdermal, injected under the skin.
The doctor will choose the most suitable drug in use. The most convenient are injecting funds, since their duration and the period of administration is 14 days.
In addition to the main course of treatment, you need to follow a special diet. From the diet should be completely eliminated fatty and fried foods, canned food, refuse to take hot drinks, quit smoking.
Folk remedies
Despite the fact that many drugs are being produced today to drug testosterone levels in women, it is advisable to first turn to the centuries-old experience of traditional medicine. Her methods and means are very effective, especially if the violation of androgen levels is not associated with any serious disease.
For treatment, you can apply herbs or add to your diet products that favorably affect the natural production of androgens. Such products include:
- porridge,
- fruits and vegetables,
- nuts,
- seafood.
To correct testosterone levels, the following medicinal herbs are effective in women:
- aloe,
- ginseng,
- wild yam,
- damiana.
Herbs are mainly used for making alcohol tinctures or for making tea, decoctions.
One of the most important factors in maintaining a woman's health is normal and calm relations in the family, the presence of a constant and desirable partner in sex, regular and high quality sexual life.
