Testosterone in women. Norm hormone, features high, low, how to increase, reduce, deviation symptoms Analysis for total level. Treatment, food, drugs

Testosterone is considered the male sex hormone, but not necessarily in the blood of each woman. There are indicators of its normal concentration, depending on the age and condition of women's health. Strong decrease or increase the level of testosterone affects the operation of all internal organs, causing serious deterioration of health and disease.

Testosterone is responsible for what in the female body

In women under the control of the pituitary gland, testosterone is synthesized in two main bodies: the adrenal glands and ovaries. In a small fraction of this hormone produced by the adrenal glands and complements the overall level. The main share of testosterone produced by the ovaries and is released into the blood.

Once in the blood, testosterone performs a variety of functions:

• it affects the metabolism and controls the amount of fat-delayed;
• hormone promotes muscle growth;
• It affects the activity of the sebaceous glands;
• It promotes proper growth and development of the mammary glands;
• adjusts the level of female sexual activity (with a large amount of testosterone female hypersexuality, and at low levels on the contrary does not feel the need for sex);
• testosterone, like any other hormone in adulthood affects the psychological well-being, helping to remain feminine in any situation. Feel fragile, desirable and marketable. The increase in normal blood levels of the hormone increases the activity of women, making it aggressive and exhibiting an unhealthy control over people and situations. Too low hormone content contrary, causes passive behavior, apathy and to all excess calm.
• Testosterone in women (normal, if it is contained in the blood in a small volume) is actively involved in the assimilation of a number of substances, including those that are responsible for normal bone formation.
• It regulates the level of attraction to the opposite sex.
• Testosterone affects the operation of the genitals in women. It promotes the proper and timely development of eggs and yellow body.
• This hormone also normalizes the work of all internal organs, which improves skin tone and improves mood. But such exposure occurs only when sufficient blood levels of the hormone.

Norma testosterone in women over the age of

Depending on the development of the female body, and the growth of the state in the amount of blood testosterone is changing as the process connection of different organs and systems. So at a young age the hormone produced by the adrenal glands only. After reaching puberty begins to be synthesized testosterone in the ovaries.

In pregnant women, for the normal formation of fetal testosterone is actively produced by the placenta. In older women in menopause blood testosterone number of jumps. And then gradually decreases as the disappearance of reproductive capacity.

Testosterone in women (normal amount thereof present in the blood from birth) consists of a biologically active fraction (less than 2%) and 98% of the hormone associated individual proteins. Sam hormone measured in nmol / L, and the amount depends on the woman's age and health.

Girls up to a year	Girls from 1 to 6 years	Age from 6 to 11 years	Age from 11 to 15 years	Age from 15 to 18 years	Reprod-uktivny age of 18 before 50 years	During take-con- cern	Postmenopausal (from 50-55 years)
Blood hormone nmol / l	0-2,31	0-1,22	0,49-1,82	0,84-4,46	1,36-4,73	0.31- 3,78	INDICATES rate increased, up to 3-4 times	0,4-4,51

The level of testosterone in a healthy body to seek down and shows lower standards mark. From 30 to 50 years the concentration of sex hormone can vary in meaning.

For example, the increase in the period of ovulation in a woman. At worst health affects elevated hormone levels, which can be the cause of various diseases, and even provoke a fatal outcome. Since the hormone levels of 15 nmol / L creates a threat to the lives of older women.

Causes hormone level abnormalities

Development of the necessary quantity of testosterone is very important for the female body. But several factors can significantly affect its synthesis.

First of all, it is natural causes, such as:

• during pregnancy, in which testosterone increased by 4 times. This is due to more active generation of placental hormone. Especially, if the light should appear the boy;
• menopause, when the ovaries stop natural reasons to work actively and hormone production is greatly reduced;

  

• increases testosterone and during ovulation, which increases women's attractiveness naturally;
• genetic predisposition to an increased level of testosterone.

On hormone levels change greatly influence the lifestyle and habits of some:

• significantly reduces the level of testosterone rigid diet with limited carbohydrates bystrousvaivaemyh;
• smoking and alcohol promote uncontrolled increase or decrease in hormone production;
• beriberi (vitamin deficiency) often causes disorders associated with insufficient production of hormones;
• sedentary standard of living and the lack of systematic sports training affects the change in hormonal balance and obesity;
• long abstinence or lack of normal sex life contribute to the growth hormone levels;
• failure of hormone in the normal amount occurs after prolonged use of drugs. In particular the amount of testosterone strongly affect oral contraceptives containing estrogen gestangen.

Often the change of testosterone normally associated with the disease.

These include:

• uterine disorders (endometriosis);
• adrenal insufficiency;
• pituitary adenoma;
• postoperative period upon removal of the ovaries, when testosterone levels are also reduced in this case assigned hormonal therapy;
• dysfunction or hyperfunction of the adrenal cortex hormone at which ejection occurs uncontrollably;
• breast cancer, and ovarian cystic tumors.

Signs of increased testosterone and lowering

The increase and a strong decline in the amount of testosterone can be easily identified at the woman on the grounds that accompany these changes.

Thus under reduced hormone level is characterized by:

• excessive calmness and lethargy, apathy to everything;
• absence or significant reduction of sexual desire;
• appearance discomfort during intercourse, lack of orgasm;
• bad mood, increased confusion, insomnia;
• the skin becomes thin, dry and sensitive, all the small wounds and cuts do not heal, the scalp is also reduced;
• increased fatigue and dramatically reduced endurance, there is a weakness in the muscles;
• Low levels of testosterone in a number of other factors contribute to the appearance of osteoporosis, diabetes, obesity (especially on the shoulders, buttocks and thighs).

Present in the blood of women have more testosterone for 6 months or more. influence on the organism, causing:

• increased hair growth on the face, abdomen, arms and legs, their browning. The hair becomes thicker and more rigid. There may be hair on the breast, neck. On his head in front of the hair can become brittle and begin to fall;
• changing character. It appears tough, aggressive traits, irascibility and rudeness towards all;
• a sharp increase in sexual desire;
• menstrual disorders (menses become more rare-poor secretions);
• or infertility problems with gestation;
• unreasonable uterine bleeding;
• appearance of male type obesity (abdominal) or drastic weight loss, appearance of anorexia nervosa.

During prolonged low or high concentration of a hormone in the blood are observed in the chronic disorders of internal organs, which can lead to serious illness, up to oncology. Therefore, it is important if you have the first signs of a timely diagnosis and consult a doctor.

Diagnostics

Testosterone in women (the norm of its content in the blood may vary depending on the life span) is set for today is simple - you need to donate blood for the detailed analysis of the vein.

Before giving blood at the need to prepare the analysis:

• 3-4 days to stop taking hormonal preparations;
• for 18 hours. up analysis is not allowed to smoke or drink alcohol;
• It should be limited to one day exercise and sexual intercourse;
• the eve of giving blood after 8 o'clock in the evening and the next morning you can not eat anything, because the analysis is carried out on an empty stomach;
• conduct a study of women better in 6-7 days of the menstrual cycle to obtain accurate figures.

Within a day it will be possible to know the answer. If the result is above or below the norm, it will be necessary to pass the relevant examination to establish the causes, which are associated with changes in hormone levels.

In rare cases, the causes of hormone level changes may be natural, but it does not exclude congenital and chronic diseases that require professional treatment.

Diagnosis of a change in hormonal balance held in the following areas:

• carried ultrasound of the uterus, ovaries;
• breast ultrasound;
• Uzi adrenal glands and other internal organs;
• shall blood test for the concentration of growth hormone and adrenocorticotropic and estrogen and prolactin;
• about the study of general hormonal background;
• MRI of the brain (pituitary gland);
• a blood test for sugar;
• a blood test for cholesterol.

All kinds of analyzes and studies must be conducted in strict compliance with the requirements. So analysis on cholesterol conducted on an empty stomach, at the same time there can not be after 6:00 the previous evening. Otherwise the result will not reflect the real parameters that affect the prescribed treatment.

Only after extensive research it is possible to draw conclusions and to take measures to reduce or increase the level of testosterone.

Methods of increasing testosterone

Low testosterone levels in the blood after a full examination must be treated with medication. Preparations and dosage at the same time establishes a physician. However, even before the medication can affect the hormone levels in the blood, by revising your lifestyle.

• Eliminate the causes that can trigger a decrease in hormonal levels. Give up bad habits, and do sports.
• It is necessary to arrange sex life. To seek a permanent partner or abstinence method exceptions.
• The level of production of the stress hormone influences, therefore it is necessary to exclude all situations of stress on the nervous system. Perhaps it will have to change jobs or change the scope of activities to move or transfer to public transport, if necessary.
• The body often comes back to normal on their own and begins to vigorously produce testosterone in the production of bright and positive emotions permanent stay in a good mood. This may contribute to a long holiday, including abroad, going to the movies or buying interesting books. Improves mood expansion of the range of communication and social activities.
• As a basis for the normalization of the internal organs is recommended that a course of vitamins. We should approach this process seriously, together with the doctor individually pertain professional vitamins and consult over the course of their reception.
• Revise and have a diet to achieve a balanced and nutritious diet that will affect the production of testosterone.

Food

In order to increase production of the hormone in the blood you need to eat less white bread, sweet pastries and lots of spices. It should satisfy the food useful products that will help to restore hormonal balance.

• nuts contain vitamins and minerals, which are necessary to synthesize testosterone;
• rich in zinc and omega-3, omega-6 acids seafood. That zinc is the basis for the hormone, so coupled with the necessary micronutrients testosterone occurs at an accelerated pace;
• Gramineae (wheat) and saturated zinc and other vitamins;
• legumes in fresh, frozen or canned contain the desired combination of protein and fibers for normalization of exchange processes;
• sweet fruit, which are a storehouse of vitamins and nutrients (bananas, pineapples, melons) should be included in the diet more often.

pharmacy drugs

In women, a number of pharmaceutical products helps to normalize the testosterone level and increase its concentration to the desired level. However, they must appoint a physician to select a desired dosage in accordance with the analysis results. Self-administration of such drugs could significantly increase the hormone level and cause an imbalance in the body.

When the required degree of attention to using drugs:

• methyltestosterone;
• nemestran.

Do it systematically to achieve the desired effect, then the medication is stopped.

Folk remedies

There are folk remedies for increasing hormone levels:

• Since 100 grams of pollen you need to mix a half cans of condensed milk.
• The mixture should stand for 2 weeks in the refrigerator, and then drink 1 tbsp morning for 30 minutes. before meals.
• Should start taking 1 teaspoon, gradually increasing the dose to the desired level.

And to increase the level of testosterone is recommended to take a decoction of ginseng, rose hips and rowan.

Methods of testosterone reduction

Increased testosterone levels are much more dangerous, so on the advice of a doctor to the treatment of hormonal imbalance medication should begin immediately:

• In addition, it is necessary to eliminate bad habits (cigarettes, alcohol). Recommended systematic exercise with high loads, at least 3 times a week.
• Normalization of sexual and psychological state by creating a comfortable environment at home and at work.
• diet should be amended to introduce the products that contribute to achieving hormonal balance.

Food

Testosterone levels in the blood of women can be balanced with individual diet. Should exclude fatty and spicy foods, which complicates the process of digestion and promotes the deposition of fat.

The food for the reduction of testosterone to be administered:

• jam, sweet fruit and candied fruit, honey, because they suppress testosterone and contribute to the development of estrogen;
• dried fruits that contain vitamins lowering hormone level;
• Oats - a unique product slows down the synthesis of testosterone and promotes its processing in the female sex hormone. However, cook oatmeal better on the water, and then add them to the milk, honey or sugar.

Change the diet should be gradual, giving up the foods and replacing them with new ones. Any sudden changes can trigger stress to the body and worsen the overall condition.

pharmacy drugs

The drug is assigned as the primary treatment woman. Most cases contraceptives that contribute a significant decrease in testosterone levels to 2.34 nmol / L.

As such use:

• goserelin;
• regulon;
• abarelix;
• leuprolide;
• Spironolactone.

Designate the drug should the physician based on the survey results and the state of women's health. These drugs strongly influence hormones.

Therefore, they are prescribed only when a significant excess of permissible standards of testosterone in the blood in order to eliminate the possible consequences. In other cases, the level of testosterone is regulated by changing diet and lifestyle.

Folk remedies

To reduce the testosterone level is used and folk remedies that have a positive effect on women's health and hormones:

• Red clover contains estrogen plant that quickly normalize hormonal balance and help to reduce the overall level of testosterone in the blood;
• Regulate metabolism, normalize the work of the ovaries and uterus in women capable of angelica. He calms the nervous system and relieves stress, helps to cope with insomnia and increases the sensitivity of cells to estrogen and progesterone;
• Normalize hormonal balance and restore the reproductive system is capable of peppermint. This herb is soothing and has a pleasant aroma. It can be added to salads, desserts and tea.
• Phytoestrogens contains licorice root, which regulates the reproductive organs and reduces the level of androgen.

What is the consequence of testosterone deviation from the norm?

Testosterone in women (normal levels of hormone production and in the presence of blood speaks of the hormonal balance in the body) it affects the well-coordinated work of all organs. Insufficient or enhanced production of testosterone over time is manifested as irregularities in the internal organs.

It causes difficulties in physical development, namely in the correct formation of the skeleton and muscle mass. Unbalanced hormone production affects the deposition of fat, the development of obesity and on the size and beauty of the chest during its formation.

Also, reduced amounts of the hormone as its significant increase compared with the normal provokes disturbances in the menstrual cycle, difficulty conceiving until infertility.

In women, increased testosterone levels, in contrast to the normal content, causes the appearance of masculine characteristics (eg, increased hair growth in male pattern). Along with the physical manifestations of changing the nature of women, there are rude and mood swings, which affects negatively on the close people.

But the systematic diagnosis, which was made available to all, and a variety of treatments can lead hormonal balance back to normal, to exclude all possible manifestations of the physical and mental health of each women.

Registration of the article: Mila Friedan

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