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Androgen
Androgen (Overview)
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.
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Does spironolactone block testosterone?
Not really: Spironolactone is an old, commonly used (but not really effective) diuretic that has an interesting side effect: its chemical structure is similar enough to block testosterone receptors in the face and scalp, and helps to decrease acne, oily skin, and facial hair growth. ...Read more
Androgen (Overview)
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.
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What's does androgen-independent mean?
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. ...Read more
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Androgen (Tip)
Male with low energy in middle age? Your doctor may check your testosterone - after your heart! ...See more
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Managing Low Testosterone (Checklist)
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Is androgen insensitivity like hermaphrodite?
No: Androgen insensitivity means that the receptors for testosterone type of hormones (t) cannot respond to t stimulation. In more severe cases infants with xy chromosomes (typically male) may develop female genitalia during fetal development because if this. They are likely to be raised as females with a diagnosis only coming after they don't get sexual hair or periods. ...Read more
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Exactly how do androgens regulate the fat homeostasis?
Androgens: The following article describes what you ask: int j fertil. 1992;37 suppl 2:83-92. Mechanism of action/effects of androgens on lipid metabolism. Other on line info: androgen appears to affect lipoprotein metabolism in a number of ways. These include: increasing the activity of lipoprotein lipase and hepatic triglyceride lipase, resulting in higher levels of triglyceride in adipose tissue and a dr. ...Read more
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Androgen (Tip)
Go to a credible doctor who knows the risks of testosterone and regularly monitors you. ...See more
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Male Infertility and Low Testosterone High FSH?
YES: factors: These are expected factores in male infertility; however semen analysis is also mandatory. ...Read more
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What hormones suppress estrogen?
Estrogen suppression: The most likely one would be testosterone. I would appreciate it if you would let me know some more detail. ...Read more
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Androgen (Tip)
Statins that lower total cholesterol can cause low testosterone. Ask your doc! ...See more
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How do I decrease the amount of androgens naturally?
Androgens: Why would you do that?
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Are estrone, estradiol, progesterone and androstenedione all male or female hormones?
Both but: All of these hormones are produced by men and women. Estrone, Estradiol and Progesterone primarily female hormones. Androstenedione has androgenic (male like effects) and is elevated in many women with pcos. ...Read more
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Androgen (Tip)
What's my Estradiol level. If high, this is a big risk factor for testosterone therapy! ...See more
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Is spironolactone a testosterone blocker?
Yes: Spironolactone both blocks the androgen receptor (for testosterone) and lowers testosterone production. ...Read more
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Is PCOS or non classic CAH?FSH/LH are 1:3 ratio Testosteron Androstenedion 17Oh Progesteron are high Cortizol DHEA-S SHBG PROLACTIN Normal ACTH low
ACTH stimulation: If you have features of both problems, the male hormone levels and menstrual irregularities and infertility are the hallmarks of a diagnosis of PCOS. What does your Endo or Gyne/Endo say about this ? Ask them for answers, which may include an ACTH stim test to see how your pituitary axis is functioning to start with, followed by more adrenal function testing... ...Read more
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Androgen (Tip)
Obesity increases the conversion of testosterone to estrogen, which can lead to low testosterone. ...See more
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If I am concerned with estrogen levels after starting testosterone therapy, are doctors willing to prescribe an estrogen blocker?
Why the concern?: Testosterone replacement is supposed to restore normal levels, not higher than normal. As such, with normal levels, estrogen production should not be excessive. If you have cirrhosis of the liver, you may have elevated estrogen. If you notice breast enlargement on therapy, have your physician check an Estradiol level, and if elevated, consider Letrozole or arimidex (anastrozole). ...Read more
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Would propecia (finasteride) raise testosterone levels?
Propicia: Short term your total testosterone can rise but in general the testosterone levels stay nearly the same as they did prior to starting it. The Dht falls with Finasteride by blocking the enzyme that changes t to dht. ...Read more
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How spironolactone decreases testosterone production in a pcos woman?
It doesn't: Spironolactone is a diuretic that also happens to block testosterone receptors in hair follicles. Since many women with P COS experience some degree of hirsutism as a result of the elevated testosterone common with PCOS the Spironolactone is prescribed to block the receptors to prevent those hair changes. The testosterone production can be decreased by suppressing the ovaries with OCP's. ...Read more
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What drugs will you be prescribed for excessive menstration insuline resistant failure to ovulate and high levels of androgens?
PCOS Diagnosis: The diagnosis of pcos requires 2 of 3 findings: irregular cycles > 35 days, elevated male hormones, acne or excess hair growth or polycystic appearing ovaries on us. Insulin resistance is not a diagnostic criteria. Metformin, low glycemic diet and weight training exercise are great. Actos (pioglitazone) may be better for thin women. Bcpills may be a problem if cholesterol and triglycerides are high. ...Read more
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Androgen (Tip)
Avoid pellet therapy. Results are erratic at best. Usually not covered, either! ...See more
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Pcos woman taking ocp and spironolactone ,can ocp and spironolactone causes insulin resistance?
No: neither one, nor together, cause insulin resistance. Good wishes. ...Read more
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Does growth hormone deficiency lower testosterone levels?
No: Your pituitary controls a number of hormones including thyroid, growth, testosterone & estradiol, among others. While growth hormone deficiency won't "lower" testosterone, pituitary damage leading to growth hormone deficiency can also lead to hypogonadism or low testosterone. It's also common to have a defect in just one hormone rather than all. Traumatic brain injury is not a major concern. ...Read more
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Androgen (Tip)
Injections are cheaper, but more likely cause BPH and polycythemia. Gels are safer! ...See more
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Getting androcur alone is as effective as take combination with diane_35 for androgen felated hair lose?
No experience: Neither androcur (a drug that reduces the level of male sex hormones) nor diane-35 ( an anti-androgen combination of cyproterone and ethinylestradiol) are approved for use in the us, although they are available in canada, the uk, and elsewhere. ...Read more
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Are androstadiene, androsta (pro-testosterone compound) and hydroxyandrostendione considered as steroids?
Steroids : Yes, they all have the steroid structure. It is a chemical structure that starts with cholesterol. ...Read more
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Androgen (Tip)
My research in the journal of nutrition shows that 100mg of zinc and 100mg dhea increase testo! ...See more
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Tiny adrenal tumor, h cortisol, h testosterone, h creatinine, h dheas, fast gluc 106. Hysterectomy, thyromegaly
Will metformin reduce testosterone?
Hormones: Metformin medicine that keeps your blood sugar under control should not have an effect on testosterone. That said, too much metformin will likely lower your testosterone. Are you checking your blood sugar regularly? Please let me know how things are going. ...Read more
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Could adrenal glandulars increase dhea and testosterone levels?
Yes: Glandulars have been a traditional source of these hormones, but there absorption is not realiable. Check with your doctor or check out acam which is an organization that has investigated and held standards on hormone supplementation. They even have a physician referral on there website. ...Read more
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Androgen (Tip)
Regular exercise, including lifting weights, naturally increases testosterone and increases desire. ...See more
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Does nolvadex (tamoxifen) decrease testosterone production in males?
No: Nolvadex, a brand of tamoxifen, is a selective estrogen receptor modulator. As such, there are some small studies that suggest that it can actually increase testosterone production in med. Similarly, so can aromatase inhibitors which decrease conversion of t into e. Check out http://en.Wikipedia.Org/wiki/list_of_drugs_banned_from_the_olympics for a list of banned substances in competition & why. ...Read more
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Pcos woman taking ocp and spironolactone ,can ocp and spironolactone affect insulin resistance?
You need metformin: to decrease insulin resistance. I hope this helps. If you have more questions contact me on my Virtual Practice at www.healthtap.com/dryetimyan ...Read more
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Androgen (Tip)
Serum testosterone levels of under 200 ng/dl should warrant investigation. ...See more
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Are androgen blockers safe for a woman of 19 years of age with moderate to severe acne?
Spironolactone: Spironolactone is used to treat many different disorders, from high blood pressure to fluid retention. Although the U.S. Food and drug administration doesn't recognize spironolactone as an acne treatment, it is often prescribed off-label to treat hormonally influenced breakout in women. This medication isn't a first line of defense against acne breakouts. It is only effective for hormonal acne. ...Read more
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Does insulin resistance affect fertility hormones such as fsh, estradiol?
To some extent!: The single most common abnormality is a slightly high or borderline total testosterone and significantly increased free testosterone due to a low sex hormone binding globulin in females. Estrogen is unaffected! however, because of increased intra-abdominal fat which contains cyclic aromatase, which converts androsteindione to estrone and testosterone to estradiol, men have higher estrogens! ...Read more
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Is DHT (dihydrotestosterone) related to testosterone level and other hormones?
Yes: Testosterone is broken down into Dht & Estradiol (e2). Too much Dht is associated w/hair loss & prostate enlargement. Too much e2 is associated w/gynecomastia, eg nipple sensitivity and/or male breast development (moobs). Different medications can stop metabolism of t but can also upset balance (think of a seesaw). So if Dht goes down, e2 might go up. And vice versa. Talk to doc & monitor levels. ...Read more
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What pituitary hormones cause the adrenal gland to produce mineralocorticoids, glucocorticoids, and androgens and estrogens including pregnenolone?
Pituitary & steroids: Hi. Pituitary ACTH regulates adrenal cortisol production; it also acutely stimulates aldosterone, but is not the principle regulator. LH principally stimulates gonadal steroid hormone production (both genders make androgens & estrogens, but in opposite dominance). Pregnenolone is early in the steroidogenic pathway in both adrenals and gonads. Good luck! ...Read more
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Could my 7 months of fatigue, headaches,low testosterone/eye pressure & earaches be due to pituitary tumor? Aren't they generally not life threatening
YES AND NO: The most common pituitary tumors tend to be benign but can affect hormones and sometimes need to be removed if they get too big. It may be time to have a good examination of your visual fields, a recheck of your thyroid function and perhaps a look at growth Hormone, LH, FSH, Prolactin and an MRI. ...Read more
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Where is information on normal levels of progesterone, estradiol, estriol, testosterone & dhea?
Lab reference ranges: Levels of these hormones are only as reliable as their test kits. One lab may use a different method for detection than another. You may not be able to compare values between different labs. Labs also set their normal ranges based on multiple tests. You need to discuss these hormones with an endocrinologist as they're trained to understand the different testing methods. ...Read more
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