Women with high androgen should first identify the cause of elevated androgen and treat the symptoms according to the cause, with medication or surgery if necessary. Food can eat some help estrogen synthesis of food such as soy products, jujube and so on.
1. Polycystic ovary syndrome: generally seen in obese young women of childbearing age, the treatment can be under the guidance of the doctor to take hormone drugs, such as ethinyl estradiol cyproterone tablets, etc. for treatment.
2. Cushing’s disease: Cushing’s disease is caused by excessive secretion of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), which can also be manifested as increased androgen levels in women. Surgery can be performed to remove the diseased tumor and the androgen level will drop.
Women with high androgen levels are at greater risk. In terms of diet, it is recommended that women can eat more natural estrogen-rich foods in moderation to improve their condition, such as soybeans, a natural estrogen that contains isoflavones.
You can also eat more soy foods, including soy milk, tofu, and soybeans, etc., as well as pine nuts and walnuts containing linolenic acid can also accelerate the body’s synthesis of estrogen. Foods such as queen bees and red dates also help to regulate the body’s hormone levels.
You can also eat more fruits and vegetables rich in vitamin C and vitamin E, such as kiwis and strawberries, etc. E helps to regulate the body’s endocrine system, thus improving the masculinized features brought about by high levels of androgens in the body.
However, patients need to be aware that the therapeutic effect of food on the disease is very limited and cannot replace medication. If a woman’s androgen level is too high, it is necessary to go to a regular hospital for examination and treatment.