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What is a starting substance for making hormones estrogen and testosterone?
Cholesterol
What compound is the precursor of the steroids found in the human body?
Cholesterol is the precursor of steroids found in the human body. It is a lipid molecule that serves as the starting material for the synthesis of hormones such as cortisol, estrogen, and testosterone.
What is the benefit of testosterone for a woman?
The number one benefit is a higher sex drive. Other reported benefits include increased energy, reduced risk of osteoporosis, heightened metabolism, and increased muscle mass. It must be remembered though that women are sensitive to testosterone, so in taking supplements women may experience some masculinizing symptoms that they don't want such as a deepening of the voice or increased facial hair.
Does testim help restore libido?
Yes, Testim and other androgen replacement gels/patches can increase testosterone levels and libido, IF: your free testosterone level was low before using it; if your level was already 25 or over , it will probably of little additional benefit. Also if you are over 40-45 years old, you may be experiencing andropause. It is worth noting that estrogen and testosterone are very similar, both being made from cholesterol. Older men may continue to produce normal amount of testosterone, which can then change back ("aromatize") into estrogen. The result is that no matter how much testosterone you have, or add, your free testosterone levels will decrease and your estrogen levels will increase. I would advise a free testosterone(normal 15-25) and estrogen level(normal 50-100) be obtained before starting Testim. If your estrogenlevels are high, a better approach would be to skip the Testim and start Arimidex 1mg, 1/2 tab Mon-Wed-Fri.This should normalize BOTH levels.
How do hormones affect the way teens brains function?
Hormones increase at about 10-11 years of age & that is what starts puberty. As Estrogen rises in girls they start developing breasts, and starting a menstrual cycle and looking and acting more feminine. Males start puberty at about the same age when testosterone increases. They start to develop muscles, their voices drop, and they grow pubic hair & facial hair. and they develop sexual maturity.
Can fingering yourself make your period start?
No, periods are controlled by hormones and masturbation will not change that.
What hormone is responsible for starting labor in a pregnant woman?
Estrogen
When does menopause start?
Unlike the onset of fertility, Most women will be in MENOPAUSE for several years and it does not come at a precise moment. MENOPAUSE IS A PROCESS THAT USUALLY TAKES A FEW YEARS. ERRATIC MONTHLY CYCLES, MORE THAN A YEAR WITHOUT A (Period) CYCLE, THE END OF FERTILITY, LOW TESTOSTERONE & ESTROGEN, HOT FLASHES, JOINT PAIN, VAGINAL DRYNESS & A LOSS OF SEX DRIVE ARE ALL INDICATORS OF MENOPAUSE.
Do testosteron help you gain weight?
I am a 56 year old post menopausal woman and I gained thirteen pounds in six weeks after starting testosterone supplementation. My level was low to begin with. After discontinuation, the weight has been coming off without dieting. Could it be that it turned into estrogen in my body? I also experienced breast tenderness while on DHEA and had to discontinue that also. I have one kidney. Is there any explanation?
How is testosterone synthesized in a lab?
Testosterone can be synthesized in a lab through a process called chemical synthesis. This involves starting with a precursor molecule and using various chemical reactions to modify it into testosterone. The final product is then purified to remove any impurities.
How is testosterone synthesized in the lab?
Testosterone is synthesized in the lab through a series of chemical reactions starting with a precursor molecule called cholesterol. The process involves modifying the structure of cholesterol to create testosterone, which is then purified and isolated for use in various applications.
How do you reduce obesity and what have hormones got to do with it?
Insulin.Obesity tends to run in families, so it is hard to break the cycle. We tend to like to eat what our family eats & food choices can be at the center of comfort and nutrition. For some the answer is Eat less or modify your diet. Exercise will help to lose weight and it doesn't take much, just a mild perspire on a good walk will do.Cutting back on alcohol, starches & sugars, would be a huge first effort and make you feel better. Anything made with flour will be high in Starch & starch packs on pounds. Anything with added sugars, cakes, snacks & soft drinks, coffee & tea even sweet fruits can all be un seen ways that sugar gets into your diet.Walking enough to make you sweat is all it takes to burn calories.For some people weight gain is HORMONAL. the body has flipped on the Cortisol & the Ghrellin switches & your body craves food & then stores fat. If your hormones were balanced again, that cycle could be broken.If you have never heard about the HORMONAL link to obesity, overeating and weight gain, do the research, it's something that many in the diet industry don't talk about.MORE THAN YOU WANTED TO KNOW!TESTOSTERONE is Probably one of the most misunderstood naturally occurring FEMALE hormones in the body. Along with menopause LOW Testosterone sets up a weight gain & Insulin cycle that causes diabetes. Low Testosterone causes Cortisol production, which stores fat and causes Ghrellin to send a hunger signal even when we arent hungry, which adds to FAT which destabilizes Insulin which starts the cycle all over again.Testosterone is critical to the female body. The female body makes/ converts estrogen FROM the available Testosterone. If the female body doesn't have enough Testosterone to "convert" you will not have enough Estrogen or enough Testosterone & the body is out of balance & SYMPTOMS start.Testosterone lubricates the joints, provides the sex drive & can help produce serotonin, which keeps anxiety & depression at bay & helps you feel better & sleep. Testosterone at the right levels help keep two "appetite & fat storage hormones" shut down. Cortisol & Ghrellin get turned on when the body is in danger from stress or low Testosterone levels.All things in their right proportion, though. Too much can cause problems, but most women live with FAR too little most of their lives.Natural blood levels from 50-100 would be ideal & (Hormone Replacement Therapy /HRT) Treatment levels during and after perimenopause of 250-400 provide great relief from Hot flashes, Arthritis, weight gain, fatigue, insomnia, low libido, vaginal dryness & even migraine & memory loss.In the POST CHILD BEARING YEARS, Testosterone therapy is much more effective than Estrogen therapy, Because Estrogen will not provide your body with the Testosterone it needs but Testosterone will create all the estrogen you need.Injections and patches even pills can be a common ways to get Testosterone, but the Patches & creams are ineffective & irritate the skin and can be dangerous if they come in contact with children, pets or other people.The Injection gives a severe SPIKE and then about 24-48 hours later a severe crash and will probably be SYNTHETIC hormones & that can be problematic too.Most DRs are taught that ESTROGEN defines a woman & that the only remedy is more estrogen. The enlightened Dr is starting to understand that it is often best to give the body what it needs & let it make the estrogen. SYNTHETIC Estrogenhas been linked to elevated levels of Cancer in women, BE CAREFUL!Search these terms for more information: Hormone Replacement Therapy, Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy, Pellet Therapy.DRs Love to show you the Test report from the lab & say "Your Testosterone is in the normal range"! The range is age based & At 4 & up They should say "Your Testosterone is in the normal range, FOR ALL THE OTHER MISERABLE GUYS YOUR AGE".A TESTOSTERONE LEVEL OF ABOUT 250-450 is normal for guys in the 45-60 age range. Normal, healthy sexual function needs your Testosterone levels much higher than that so the normal range is for guys with aches, pains & trouble having an erection.Here are the truths that most normal General Practioner Drs or Urologist won't add to your education.1. When we were young & healthy (16-35 years old), with great muscle tone, no problem with erections or sexual desire, no heart disease & loving life; most guys natural, normal testosterone level was between 1500-2000 some even higher.2. After 35 your level naturally starts to drop pretty aggressively at about 5% per year so in 10 years you could be operating with HALF as much & by our mid 50s most men have only about 10% of what you had at 30... no wonder sex is not as much fun & erections tougher to keep, heart disease is rampant, weight gain catches us & your joints hurt!3. Your body gets CHOLESTEROL from our food & makes TESTOSTERONE from that CHOLESTEROL. Cholesterol medication (Statins) is killing your cholesterol, your liver, muscle tone & your ability to make more testosterone4. Most guys feel good & have good sexual function, energy, WEIGHT CONTROLL, health & sleep & no joint pain, with a testosterone blood level anywhere above 800/ Below that & you will have lots of "AGING" symptoms that are really just LOW TESTOSTERON symptoms, not really aging symptoms.5. By our late 50s & beyond the normal male will fall into the "Double digits" 10-99 on the blood testosterone & feel terrible & have very poor sexual function or desire.
