The gynecologist may indicate the testosterone intake for the woman who has blood test values equal to or less than 25 ng / dL, which may indicate early menopause leading to low sexual desire.
The androgen deficiency syndrome and ovarian failure usually justify the drop in testosterone in women, and in these cases the gynecologist can indicate the use of about 300 mcg / day of testosterone, and it is necessary to perform the test that evaluates their quantity in the blood monthly to adjust the dose of the testosterone supplement.
Testosterone-based remedies should only be used if they are medically indicated because they have side effects such as cholesterol changes, liver intoxication, increased risk of infarction, and breast and ovarian cancer.
Treatment should not be done for more than 6 months because the risks of prolonged use of testosterone in women are unknown and during treatment it is important to perform tests and be evaluated by the doctor on a regular basis.
Testosterone Supplements
Some testosterone-based remedies that may be indicated when the testosterone concentration in women is much lower than expected are:
- Injectable testosterone: may be found alone or in combination with estrogens;
- Testosterone tablets: can be handled or found in the conventional pharmacy. The safest dose is 1.25mg to 2.5mg daily;
- Testosterone in adhesive: Not approved by Anvisa and therefore is not marketed in Brazil but provides 300μg / day and should be changed every 4 days. See how it works and its effects here.
- Testosterone gel: It can be made in the manipulation containing 1% to 2% testosterone propionate to be applied in the female's innermost region or by the male. Here's how to use it here.
Woman's risks taking testosterone
The use of testosterone by a woman is recommended only when indicated by the physician because its use has the risk of increasing the risk of breast and ovarian cancer, increases the risk of infarction, thrombosis, risk of developing insulin resistance, increased accumulation of fat in the abdominal region favoring the accumulation of fat between the organs that greatly increases the risk of heart problems, liver toxicity.
For these reasons it is not recommended to take testosterone only to increase muscle mass.
Natural Ways to Boost Female Testosterone
Food is a good asset to increase testosterone and so it is recommended to bet on foods rich in zinc, vitamin A and D. Some examples are: nuts, sunflower seeds, eggs, sardines, spinach and fish oil.
Avoiding stress and investing in times to relax and practice exercises also helps increase female testosterone. The ideal is to practice some physical exercise that you like, at least 2 times a week for 1 hour, or daily for 30 minutes.
Symptoms of low testosterone in women
Signs and symptoms that may indicate that testosterone is very low in women may be:
- Sexual disinterest;
- Reduction of well-being;
- Mood swings;
- Lack of motivation;
- Persistent fatigue;
- Decreased muscle mass;
- Accumulation of body fat;
- Lower bone mass.
Confirmation that testosterone is insufficient in women is done through the blood test - Free Testosterone (ITL). Other tests are the dosage of SDHEA, for cases of suspected androgen insufficiency of adrenal cause, and salivary T.
Causes of Low Testosterone in Women
Some possible causes of the low amount of testosterone in women can be failure or withdrawal of the ovaries, use of estrogens, anti-androgens, glucocorticoids, adrenal insufficiency, anorexia nervosa, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and AIDS.
