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Best routine for Excess Androgens?
July 14 2008 at 10:21 PM Kerry (no login)
Hi,
I am new and took the test recommended on this site for hormones and I have excess adrogens. Does anyone here know what the best routine for that is? Most of the postings I have read here are estrogen dominant or deficent, but not excess androgens. Any help would be great. Thanks so much!
wish
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Re: Best routine for Excess Androgens?
July 15 2008, 4:36 PM
me too...most of my symptoms pointed to excess androgens. I've read from one forum that Saw Palmeto blocks androgens. Should I take that then?
kerry
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Re: Best routine for Excess Androgens?
July 16 2008, 6:09 AM
Hi wish,
Yes, I know that saw palmetto helps block excess androgens, but have read on this forum that some ladies gained weight with it. (which is not a problem for me, I wouldnt mind a few extra pounds). But if you dont want to gain weight I have read that nettle root also blocks excess androgens without that side effect. Now I am just wondering what else one might add to their routine when they have excess androgens. Any suggestions from anyone would be greatly appreciated. And good luck with your routine Wish, keep me posted on your progress and any good information you come across.
Lisa121
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Re: Best routine for Excess Androgens?
July 16 2008, 6:55 AM
Search the forum, there are a few ladies who have excess androgens like myself and Louise. There are a few recent threads concerning this topic as well.
Generally you can use nettle root, saw palmetto (which can cause weight gain and cellulite, not my favourite), licorice or spearmint tea. You can search for all those herbs or look on the herb info pages to find out more. Add one of those to your normal routine to lower testosterone levels, like that you should be able to grow with e.g. wonderup or on a single herb routine.
Vitex Agnus Castus can be used to balance your hormones as well, I have taken it since September and my boobs have grown with this quite a bit during the past few months, however, it is not a save bet, just a suggestion for those who want to balance their hormones, you MAY get growth in the process. You can check out my program page if you like and just read up on info on the forum, there is tons there about androgen dominance.
As for being sure about your hormone levels I personally would do a blood test at the doctors and not rely on something you did online. That is just an indication, to be sure you really should get a proper test done.
RosePapillon
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Re: Best routine for Excess Androgens?
July 16 2008, 8:05 AM
Hey there!
You can also try adding green tea and zinc to your diet. Not too much of the latter, perhaps up to 50mg at the most. Apparently green tea also works to lower the amount of DHT in your body, probably by preventing the conversion of testerone to the potent form. Or something like that. Similar to spearmint tea.
I've been trying the spearmint tea thing for some time now. Will post if I get results! I'm also thinking of doing vitex 'cause I just remembered my period's coming soon and I need to kick the crap out of those period pains. So, looks like I'll give the verdict in a few months.
Oh and one more thing, a saliva serum test might be more reliable than a blood test, can't remember where I read this, but apparently it's harder to detect changes in hormonal levels via blood testing during and after hormonal imbalance treatments.
Moon
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SENIOR MEMBER
Re: Best routine for Excess Androgens?
July 16 2008, 5:00 PM
Excess androgens most often come with estrogen deficiency (because testosterone inhibits estrogen), so an estrogenic program with andorogen blockers is recomended. This is actually the most basic NBE program.
Kerry
(no login)
Re: Best routine for Excess Androgens?
July 17 2008, 12:19 AM
I just wanted to say thank you so much to all of you who posted in response to my question. I really appreciate how kind and informative you all were. I wish you all the best with your programs and will keep you updated if I have any progress with mine. again, thank you.
July 14 2008 at 10:21 PM Kerry (no login)
Hi,
I am new and took the test recommended on this site for hormones and I have excess adrogens. Does anyone here know what the best routine for that is? Most of the postings I have read here are estrogen dominant or deficent, but not excess androgens. Any help would be great. Thanks so much!
wish
(no login)
Re: Best routine for Excess Androgens?
July 15 2008, 4:36 PM
me too...most of my symptoms pointed to excess androgens. I've read from one forum that Saw Palmeto blocks androgens. Should I take that then?
kerry
(no login)
Re: Best routine for Excess Androgens?
July 16 2008, 6:09 AM
Hi wish,
Yes, I know that saw palmetto helps block excess androgens, but have read on this forum that some ladies gained weight with it. (which is not a problem for me, I wouldnt mind a few extra pounds). But if you dont want to gain weight I have read that nettle root also blocks excess androgens without that side effect. Now I am just wondering what else one might add to their routine when they have excess androgens. Any suggestions from anyone would be greatly appreciated. And good luck with your routine Wish, keep me posted on your progress and any good information you come across.
Lisa121
(no login)
Re: Best routine for Excess Androgens?
July 16 2008, 6:55 AM
Search the forum, there are a few ladies who have excess androgens like myself and Louise. There are a few recent threads concerning this topic as well.
Generally you can use nettle root, saw palmetto (which can cause weight gain and cellulite, not my favourite), licorice or spearmint tea. You can search for all those herbs or look on the herb info pages to find out more. Add one of those to your normal routine to lower testosterone levels, like that you should be able to grow with e.g. wonderup or on a single herb routine.
Vitex Agnus Castus can be used to balance your hormones as well, I have taken it since September and my boobs have grown with this quite a bit during the past few months, however, it is not a save bet, just a suggestion for those who want to balance their hormones, you MAY get growth in the process. You can check out my program page if you like and just read up on info on the forum, there is tons there about androgen dominance.
As for being sure about your hormone levels I personally would do a blood test at the doctors and not rely on something you did online. That is just an indication, to be sure you really should get a proper test done.
RosePapillon
(no login)
Re: Best routine for Excess Androgens?
July 16 2008, 8:05 AM
Hey there!
You can also try adding green tea and zinc to your diet. Not too much of the latter, perhaps up to 50mg at the most. Apparently green tea also works to lower the amount of DHT in your body, probably by preventing the conversion of testerone to the potent form. Or something like that. Similar to spearmint tea.
I've been trying the spearmint tea thing for some time now. Will post if I get results! I'm also thinking of doing vitex 'cause I just remembered my period's coming soon and I need to kick the crap out of those period pains. So, looks like I'll give the verdict in a few months.
Oh and one more thing, a saliva serum test might be more reliable than a blood test, can't remember where I read this, but apparently it's harder to detect changes in hormonal levels via blood testing during and after hormonal imbalance treatments.
Moon
(Login -Moon-)
SENIOR MEMBER
Re: Best routine for Excess Androgens?
July 16 2008, 5:00 PM
Excess androgens most often come with estrogen deficiency (because testosterone inhibits estrogen), so an estrogenic program with andorogen blockers is recomended. This is actually the most basic NBE program.
Kerry
(no login)
Re: Best routine for Excess Androgens?
July 17 2008, 12:19 AM
I just wanted to say thank you so much to all of you who posted in response to my question. I really appreciate how kind and informative you all were. I wish you all the best with your programs and will keep you updated if I have any progress with mine. again, thank you.