Androgens - sex hormones, which in women can influence the development of male sexual characteristics, namely - the growth of hairs on the face, the transformation of gun hair into terminal, coarsening the voice, etc. In girls and women, androgens can even lead to an increase in the labia and clitoris, there may be a violation of the menstrual cycle, which is why the treatment of an elevated level of androgens ( hyperandrogenism ) is simply necessary.
Treatment of high androgens in women
Once a woman has been diagnosed with an increase in androgens, she needs to undergo a course of treatment that will be aimed at stabilizing the androgens in the body.
As a rule, treatment must begin with the complete elimination of metabolic disorders. The specialist can recommend to abandon bad habits and start a healthy lifestyle.
In some cases, medics can prescribe medications for neurotransmitter, as well as nootropic action; vitamins and minerals are prescribed, all of these drugs should affect the normalization of the function of subcortical structures.
Excess androgen in women requires treatment, as women because of it can face a violation of reproductive function. In general, the treatment of heperandrogenia will depend on the specific cause that caused it.
In some cases, the increase in androgens in women may be caused by the presence of a pituitary tumor, in which case the tumor is removed, if possible.
The most difficult to treat with an increase in androgens in women of the sex of male-type hair.
Treatment with androgen
If a woman has a lower level of androgens in the blood, this also leads to negative consequences. Most often, androgen deficiency can occur during menopause and then it affects the effect of urination in women in this difficult period. In post-menopause, many specialists prescribe women for androgen treatment. Androgens also effectively alleviate the symptoms of vaginal atrophy.