How to Lower Testosterone for Women
By Cassandra Connolly-Brown
How to Lower Testosterone for Womenthumbnail Hormone imbalances and the problems they cause affect more than just teenagers.
Although they don’t produce as much as men, women do produce testosterone. When a woman’s body creates too much testosterone, problems can occur. The most common of these issues is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome or PCOS. This condition can lead to hirsutism, which produces extra hair on the body and face. Higher levels of testosterone can also cause embarrassing outbreaks of acne. There are, however, medical and natural methods for lowering your testosterone levels.
To Lower Testosterone for Women Instructions:
- Eat a balanced diet and exercise regularly as weight loss has been shown to reduce the amount of testosterone that the ovaries produce.
- Take herbs such as spearmint tea, saw palmetto, chaste tree and black cohosh. Research first and talk to your doctor as some herbs can have side effects or interfere with prescription drugs.
- Try acupuncture. A study published in the October 2010 issue of the “American Journal of Physiology, Endocrinology and Metabolism” has shown that it can decrease circulating testosterone levels by up to 25 percent.
- Get a prescription for oral contraceptives to help regulate hormone levels.
- Ask your doctor about anti-androgenic agents like spironolactone as these block male hormones, including testosterone.
To Lower Testosterone for Women Tips:
- Talk to your doctor about other treatments developed to treat the underlying causes of PCOS.
- When choosing an acupuncturist, be sure to check out his credentials and ask if he has experience treating someone with your problems.
To Lower Testosterone for Women Warnings:
- If you think you might be pregnant, talk to your doctor before starting any kind of treatment, including the use of herbs.