Here are some of the best ways to lower testosterone if you have PCOS. Show
Are you finding your acne, body hair growth and thinning or shedding of hair happening more right now? These symptoms are common in PCOS people and is mostly due to high testosterone levels. Did you know that stress can worsen testosterone levels? Yup. Cortisol, the good old stress hormone, affects the HPA (hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal) pathway, the exact same system that manages most of the hormones associated with PCOS. It goes like this: High cortisol > high insulin > high testosterone Here are some effective ways to lower testosterone:Take Vitamin DVitamin D has been associated with reducing androgen levels in women with PCOS. A review of six clinical trials with 183 women with PCOS revealed that vitamin D supplementation significantly reduced
total testosterone levels. Eat Fish & take Fish OilData has shown that polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), particularly long-chain (LC) n-3 (omega-3) PUFAs found in fish and fish oil, can lower androgen levels (and improve mood) in women with PCOS. Take Ovasitol
Take a probiotic
Dairy Controversy
If you do have acne, maybe keep a food journal and record your observations with experimenting either with the type or amount of dairy you eat. For references and more info about dairy and PCOS, check out this article: Sprionolactone
This is a prescribed medication and takes a good three months to kick in. Spironolactone can cause birth defects and should not be used in people who are trying to conceive or could get pregnant. Practice Yoga
Take ZincDon’t underestimate the power of this trace mineral! Low levels of zinc have been found in women with PCOS. After supplementing with zinc (30 mg daily) for 2 months, women with PCOS saw slight improvements (12.5 vs. 8.3%) in their acne compared to those who took a placebo, according to a study in Biological Trace Elements Research. That’s because zinc works to inhibit the enzyme that converts testosterone into its non-aromatizable form, dihydrotestosterone (DHT), which contributes to acne. And for those of you who suffer from the bumps and boils of HS, emerging research is showing that zinc can help with this as well. Patients who took zinc gluconate, 90mg/day along with a topical medicine showed significant reductions in the appearance of boils after 3 months of treatment. Our PCOS MULTI™ is formulated with extra zinc so you don’t have to take more pills! and SHIPS FREE!
Drink Green or Spearmint TeaIf you follow me on social media (@PCOSnutrition) you’ve seen that iced green tea is my drink of choice these days. It’s great to mix Ovasitol into as well! Green and spearmint tea contain antioxidants which have been shown to lower androgens in women with PCOS. If you enjoy these types of teas, drink up! Read The PCOS Workbook: Your Guide to Complete Physical and Emotional Healthwhich has an entire chapter on managing stress to get your cortisol levels down, along with chapters on mental health, body image, and nutrition. It’s available in print or ebook and is on sale with free shipping in our store Want one-on-one nutrition help?
What vitamins can lower testosterone in females?Take Vitamin D
Vitamin D has been associated with reducing androgen levels in women with PCOS. A review of six clinical trials with 183 women with PCOS revealed that vitamin D supplementation significantly reduced total testosterone levels.
What causes naturally high testosterone in females?There are biological causes for increased testosterone in women. One such cause may be polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a condition in which the ovaries or adrenal glands produce more male hormones than normal.
What happens if women's testosterone is too high?Some women with high testosterone levels develop frontal balding. Other possible effects include acne, an enlarged clitoris, increased muscle mass, and deepening of voice. High levels of testosterone can also lead to infertility and are commonly seen in polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).
Does vitamin D lower testosterone in females?Vitamin D and testosterone: Not just for men
Scientists have also observed a direct correlation between vitamin D and testosterone in women. In a recent cross-sectional study of women, researchers observed a positive, significant correlation between serum 25(OH)D concentrations and total testosterone levels.
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