Testosterone is called the male sex hormone. But in the female body, it is also present. Increased testosterone in women leaves its mark not only on the appearance, but also changes the female character. Women with a high level of this hormone occupy high positions, are prone to unreasonable risks. Scientists have proven that the desire to compete and lead is directly proportional to the level of male hormone.
Increased testosterone in women is characterized by excessive hairline in the "male" places, that is, above the upper lip, on the cheeks, and chest, on the hips. This problem does not wait for coming of age. It can occur at an earlier age, for example, at five or ten years. If you do not resort to the help of doctors, then the girl will form a male figure: broad shoulders and narrow hips. Along with hairiness in unnecessary places, another defect comes: increased testosterone in women causes male pattern baldness. In this case, bald patches form on the head, the hair becomes very oily, often oily seborrhea occurs .
Why is this hormone needed and do women need it at all?
Testosterone promotes the development of secondary sexual characteristics, and is also responsible for potency. In adolescence, the hormone stimulates sexual desire and forms of the male body. Therefore, the effects of this hormone are (in men):
- the work of the genitals;
- hair growth, body fat distribution, voice timbre;
- metabolism;
- the birth of desire;
- development of sperm.
Women also have androgens, that is, testosterone. This hormone appears from the conversion of steroids during their production by the ovaries and adrenal glands. In addition, the hereditary factor and the use of medications, in particular hormonal contraceptives, are very important.
Testosterone has an effect on the development of the follicle in the ovaries. During pregnancy or ovulation, the level of the hormone increases markedly in the female body. When an egg matures, testosterone stimulates a woman's sex drive.
The normal testosterone content in women is 0.45-3.75 nmol / L. If this value is changed, there is a serious danger of hormonal imbalance. Excessively increased testosterone in women can even lead to the occurrence of neoplasms in the ovaries.
If there are signs of increased testosterone, it is enough to donate blood for analysis, which is recommended to be done on the sixth to seventh day of the menstrual cycle. On the day of blood donation, exercise, smoking and oral contraception should be avoided, because they affect the level of the hormone.
The hormone testosterone in women can contribute to the absence of menstruation, frequent miscarriages, dysfunctional uterine bleeding, endometriosis and uterine fibroids, polycystic ovaries and impaired ovulation.
How to lower elevated testosterone levels in women?
First of all, with the help of medications that the doctor will prescribe. Reception of Diana 35, dexomethasone, diethylstilbestrol, cyproterone, digostin, digitalis helps to normalize hormonal levels.
Glucose is another ally in the fight against male hormone in the female body. It is supported by fried potatoes and fried meat, soy, sugar, honey, coffee, vegetable oil, cream, white muffin.
From folk remedies, attention should be paid to the licorice root, the sacred Vitex, Enonothera or evening primrose, black cohosh.
Yoga classes also help lower testosterone levels. This is achieved thanks to the harmony that a person experiences in the classroom. The body tunes in the right way, and hormonal balance is restored.