Question 1

is there androstenedione naturally in your body?

Accepted Answer

YES: The sources for androstenedione are the adrenal glands, ovaries, and testes.

Question 2

is there a normal androstenedione level for women?

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Depends: The values have a wide range of values and depends where you are in your menstrual cycle.

Question 3

does anybody even know what androstenedione is for?

Accepted Answer

Steroid precursor: Androstenedione is a precursor to naturally occurring steroid (testosterone). The rationale behind using it as a supplement is that if you provide your body with more of the precursor or the desired stuff, then your body will make more of the desired stuff. Studies have not shown that andro supplementation increases testosterone or increases strength. It may increase the female hormone, estradiol.

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: androstenedione?

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"andro": Androstenedione was being marketed as an over the counter suppliment to increase serum testosterone levels. I am not sure of its effectiveness, but i think the fda took the product off the market. Dhea, or dihydroepiandrostenone is still available, usually dosed in 25 to 50 mg. And is used for the same purpose. It is probably at least minimally effective.

Question 5

what is a normal androstenedione level for women in their 20's?

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Varies: For a woman in your twenties it varies where you may be in your cycle. For example, women postmenopausal have values ranging from 20-75 ng/dl. If you are having regular menstrual cycles it depends on if you are in the follicular stage where values are 35-250 ng/dl or luteal phase of your cycle where the vakues range from 30-235 ng/dl. Obviously the range for this test is broad.

Question 6

if a woman who always had high androstenedione levels had a delivery,would her levels fall temporarily after the delivery?

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Delivery: if baby is a boy, the level may drop after delivery

Question 7

why do i have high androstenedione and prolactin?

Accepted Answer

Different things: Females can have elevated prolactin levels as a result of elevated androgens (from pcos or cah, for example).  Or, when prolactin levels are high enough, androgen levels may increase also.  Chicken or egg?  An endocrinologist should be able to untangle cause and effect. Whichever it is, treating the underlying disorder should help decrease the other hormone level.

Question 8

what is the best muscle substitute for androstenedione?

Accepted Answer

Hard work: After using many supplements as a young person, reviewing the literature that is available regarding supplements (on pros and cons), and understanding the regulations around supplements; my current opinion is that no supplement offers a significant performance advantage to justify its cost. Instead, study training techniques to improve your results and get enough rest.

Question 9

high level of delta 4 androstenedione on hormonal blod test. can it affect fertility?

Accepted Answer

High testostorone: Elevated levels in women may associated with excess testosterone and may cause infertility.

Question 10

is androstenedione an illegal anabolic steroid?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The international olympic committee banned androstenedione in 1997 and placed it under the category of androgenic-anabolic steroids.  On april 11, 2004, the United States food and drug administration banned the sale of androstenedione, citing that the drug poses significant health risks commonly associated with steroids.  (info from wikipedia).

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If a woman who always had high androstenedione levels had a delivery,would her levels fall temporarily after the delivery?

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