Hormone Quiz 6: Excess Androgens in Women

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February 12, 2024

Today, we have a series of questions, again adapted from Sara Gottfried’s work, to assess signs of excess androgen (male hormone) in women.

Do you have or have you experienced in the past 6 months:

  1. Excess hair on your face, chest, or arms?
  2. Acne?
  3. Greasy skin and/or hair?
  4. Thinning head hair?
  5. Discoloration of your armpits?
  6. Skin tags, especially on your neck and upper torso?
  7. Low, high or unstable blood sugar?
  8. Menstrual cycles occurring more than every 35 days?
  9. Ovarian cysts?
  10. Infertility or subfertility?

If you answered yes to 5 or more, you are very likely to have high androgens.

If you have 3-4 of these symptoms, I urge you to get checked and talk to us or your physician about your hormones.

If you believe your androgens may be high, you can try the following:

  1. Make sure you have normal or adequate levels of vitamin D
  2. Increase strength training
  3. Drink spearmint tea twice a day

If you are interested in learning more about your hormonal health, click below to book a hormone consultation with the Gajer Practice.

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