{"id":626874,"date":"2024-02-17T17:10:44","date_gmt":"2024-02-17T22:10:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=626874"},"modified":"2024-10-25T10:08:26","modified_gmt":"2024-10-25T14:08:26","slug":"how-to-lower-testosterone-in-women","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/how-to-lower-testosterone-in-women\/","title":{"rendered":"How to lower testosterone in women"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hormones help the body function normally, but sometimes a person’s body doesn’t produce the right amount of a particular hormone. For example, some women produce too much of the male sex hormone testosterone, which can cause unwanted changes to their body. It can also affect their fertility. <\/span><\/p>\n

Fortunately, there are a few ways to lower those testosterone levels. Here’s what you need to know if you suspect that your testosterone levels are higher than they should be. <\/span><\/p>\n

How to lower testosterone in women<\/span><\/h2>\n

Obtaining the information to make a correct diagnosis is key when it comes to choosing the best way to lower testosterone levels in women.<\/span><\/p>\n

“The underlying reason for elevated testosterone levels will determine the optimal course of treatment once a diagnosis has been made,” says Christopher Asandra, MD, founder of <\/span>Asandra MD<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n

Talk to your doctor about taking medication to lower testosterone<\/span><\/h3>\n

Depending on the cause of the high testosterone levels, different medications are often used to bring hormone levels back into a normal range. Examples include:<\/span><\/p>\n