How to Balance the Androgen Hormone

The human body is a system of delicate balances. Too much to too little of any substance can result in major health issues that lead to a chain reaction of side effects. One of these delicate balances exist between the amounts of androgens, one of which is testosterone, and estrogen. Both men and women have androgen and estrogen in their bodies, as well as the "pregnancy" hormone progesterone, but at very different ratios. Men's bodies contain more androgen and women's bodies contain more estrogen. Keeping a proper balance of the androgen hormone is crucial to proper development and overall health in both men and women.

Instructions

Androgen Levels in Men

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Restore the proper ratio of androgen to estrogen in the male body that is damaged through aging. Aromatase inhibitors block the excess production of estrogen in men in relation to the amount of androgen in the body. A low ratio of androgen in the male body can result in loss of muscle mass, reduced bone density and decreased libido and potency.

2

Boost androgen in the male body to proper levels by shots or pills of a testosterone derivative such as Proviron. This is not as precise at restoring the balance of androgen and estrogen in men as aromatase inhibitors, but can be effective.

3

Taking the contraceptive shot Depo Provera acts as an androgen inhibitor in men for those who are in a sexual reassignment program or those who desire chemical castration. This reduces the amount of androgen in the body, which raises the proportion of estrogen, basically bringing men back closer to a pre-pubescent hormonal balance.

Androgen Levels in Women

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Reduce adult hormonal acne, which is caused by the skin's sensitivity to androgen, by upping the levels of progesterone and estrogen in the body. Many formulations of birth control bills can help minimize hormonal acne outbreaks by reducing the androgen level in the body.

5

Prevent breast and endometrial cancer with low doses of androgen. Elevated levels of estrogen and progesterone in a woman's body can cause conditions that predispose women toward these cancers. Upping the amount of androgen slightly in the bodies of women with this imbalance can minimize the risks and could actually treat these cancers.

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Ward off bone density loss among those at risk for osteoporosis by taking low levels of androgens. Androgens act to increase muscle gain and bone density increases in the human body.