Question 1

what is androgen?

Accepted Answer

Male sex hormones : Male  sex hormones produced by the testes(main production site )  and adrenal gland (in small quantities).Adrenal glands are small glands one on either sitting on top of kidneys. These hormones are important for development of male characteristics- including voice changes. The same hormones are produced in small qunatities by ovaries and adrenals in females , but in excess cause android (methyltestosterone) changes

Question 2

is astragulus an androgen?

Accepted Answer

Astragalus: Is not an androgen.

Question 3

what's androgen excess in women?

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Multiple sx: Women with excess male hormones can have excess facial and body hair, acne, irregular periods (and lack of ovulation).  There are several different causes of excess androgens in women, so an evaluation needs to be done to determine the cause.

Question 4

what's does  androgen-independent mean?

Accepted Answer

Baldness?: If this is the case, it's the loss of hair all over the scalp that is common in many older men and women.

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: androgen?

Accepted Answer

Male hormone: Androgen refers to a family of steroid hormones that are made in our bodies that are responsible for male characteristics, sex drive, muscle growth, sexual function, and fertility. These hormones are present in women in very small amounts and in very high amounts in men.

Question 6

i'm 61. should i be taking androgen with level of 304?

Accepted Answer

Testosterone: I recommend checking shbg and free fraction of testosterone to assess your active biological hormone level. There are other factors that may influence testosterone , such as certain medications, obesity, etc. Taking testosterone will help with many symptoms, such as low libido, energy level, bone density. It can make osa- sleep apnea worse.

Question 7

what is the use of getting your androgen levels checked?

Accepted Answer

Usually w/symptoms: If you told your doctor that you are having hair loss or acne/oily skin, or low sex drive, these are common symptoms linked to androgen levels.  Androgens include testosterone, dhea, dht.  These might be high with hair loss/acne, or low with regard to low sex drive or depression or muscle wasting.

Question 8

is it possible to permanently reduce high androgen levels?

Accepted Answer

High androgen level: Androgen is produced by the testicles and the adrenal glands.  (90% from the testicles and 10% from the adrenal glands).  Surgical castration is a permanent way to remove the majority of the androgen within the body. www.peedoc.com @drhtay.

Question 9

how can  one reduce high androgen levels in their bodies if you are a woman?

Accepted Answer

For most: Women it's because of obesity and Insulin resistance. Diet, exercise and weight loss will help. Metformin is often useful and there are antiandrogen medications available. Check w/your doctor.

Question 10

what does high androgens mean for me, any recommendations ?

Accepted Answer

Suspect PCOS: Syndrome.  Andogren elevation is mild and it responds to metformin and spironolactone.

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