How to Regulate Testosterone Levels in Women

Testosterone is a sex hormone secreted by the adrenal glands and ovaries in women. It plays a critical role in overall health and is responsible for boosting sex drive, physical strength and mental awareness. The amount of testosterone a woman produces naturally decreases with age with the most severe drop occurring during menopause. Since testosterone is vital to general health and sexual functioning, women approaching menopause should be aware of their testosterone levels and the ways in which they can be regulated. A health care professional can conduct a blood test to determine if testosterone is at the recommended level for good health. If there is a testosterone imbalance present, treatment should begin quickly.

Things You'll Need

• Licensed health care professional
• Macafem

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Instructions

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  Get moving. Women suffering from either high or low testosterone imbalances can benefit from regular exercise. Walking 20 minutes a day three days a week can help to regulate the amount of testosterone that is naturally produced by the body.

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  Eat healthy. Reduce consumption of fried, sugary and processed foods and add a variety of fruits and vegetables to your daily diet. Foods especially helpful in decreasing the amount of testosterone in the body include fish, salads, poultry, nuts and seeds.

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  Relax. Finding time each day to relax can help to reduce stress that can cause a testosterone imbalance. Participating in daily yoga, meditation or prayer can help to clear the mind and balance hormones.

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  Try herbal remedies. Non-estrogenic herbs such as Macafem are considered the safest herbal option in testosterone treatment. They stimulate hormone production by causing the pituitary and endocrine glands to produce natural hormones more efficiently.

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  Add complementary therapies. Acupuncture, massage and biofeedback can help to regulate testosterone levels, especially when used in conjunction with herbal remedies.

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  Ask a doctor about testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). TRT is typically reserved as a last resort for women with testosterone imbalance because of the expense and side effects that are associated with it. If a doctor recommends TRT, it may be taken orally, can be injected or is available as a patch that is worn on the skin.