High Testosterone

littlemorag · Jan 19th, 2009, 17:33 PM

Hello Ladies,

i hope you dont mind me posting in this section too as you may have a little more experience than next door.

I had CD21 tests done in Dec and it showed that ovulation did or does take place but my testosterone is "on the high end of normal"

First of all does anyone know how that would affect fertility and whether weight loss would help?

The doc just left a message saying to get in contact after 12 months if we still have not concieved.

I have read that of course - weight loss couldnt hurt(!) and pepperment tea works wonders.

I was wondering if anyone else has this problem (the facial hair is horrible)
I have also lost 4 stone over the past 3 years (still lots to go though) and think the testosterone is a hangover from that.

Sorry for rambling on I find myself lurking more and more over here, I hope you dont mind!

Moragx

mer01 · Jan 20th, 2009, 10:34 AM

Hi hun, i'm sorry i dont have any advice but i wanted to give you

xxx

Redfraggle · Jan 20th, 2009, 14:29 PM

I don't really have any answers. Just didn't want to read and run. Congrats of the huge wait loss! Best of luck.

JASMAK · Jan 20th, 2009, 18:06 PM

I don't know either. I am sorry. But welcome to our boards!

Vestirse · Jan 22nd, 2009, 03:10 AM

Sounds to me like you might have PCOS...

littlemorag · Jan 22nd, 2009, 04:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vestirse

Sounds to me like you might have PCOS...

I did think that V, it certainly would explain a few things. I took heart from the fact that my periods are regular and that CD21 showed I was ovulating.

I am hoping more weight loss and peppermint tea(!) will improve my egg quality.

Thank you
Moragx

natthecat · Jan 22nd, 2009, 11:30 AM

Hi Morag

I'm no specialist but certainly sounds like PCOS, the weightloss will help no end. basically, testosterone/male hormones store fatty tissues and can sometimes cause an insulin resistance.

I have PCOS and have been on metformin (this is a diabetes drug but proven cases of assistance in over weight people who are ttc and have PCOS)for some time now, but the best bet to reduce the male hormone is to lose weight. It was explained to me that once my weight starts to reduce and metformin is helping to fight the testosterone for me, then i will be far more likely to "pop" an egg frequently.

The Metformin also a help for facial hair and skin tags too!

hope that helps

littlemorag · Jan 22nd, 2009, 11:44 AM

Thank you Nat,

The hair really gets me down, especially because I am naturally very pale so its a nightmare if I dont deal with it every day!

It will all be forgotten when we get our BFP's (hopefully)

Moragx

Vestirse · Jan 22nd, 2009, 15:41 PM

PCOS doesn't automatically mean you don't ovulate, and I'm very glad that you do! Second natthecat - the weight loss will help immeasurably. My mother has PCOS, but she obviously ovulates - had three kids with no outside help. She has high testosterone levels, skin tags and extra hair too, though she is thin.

I hope both of you get you BFPs soon! Good luck!

bessie · Mar 31st, 2010, 16:27 PM

Hi well i have high testorone levels too but pcos has been ruled out cos i have no cysts on my ovaries!! i hate the hair i get it on neck and belly so depressing we ve been trying for 6 months but i hope if i lose some weight to this may help good luck xx

Jan 19th, 2009, 17:33 PM	#1
littlemorag Trying to conceive (TTC) Active BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ellon, Scotland Posts: 77	High Testosterone Hello Ladies, i hope you dont mind me posting in this section too as you may have a little more experience than next door. I had CD21 tests done in Dec and it showed that ovulation did or does take place but my testosterone is "on the high end of normal" First of all does anyone know how that would affect fertility and whether weight loss would help? The doc just left a message saying to get in contact after 12 months if we still have not concieved. I have read that of course - weight loss couldnt hurt(!) and pepperment tea works wonders. I was wondering if anyone else has this problem (the facial hair is horrible) I have also lost 4 stone over the past 3 years (still lots to go though) and think the testosterone is a hangover from that. Sorry for rambling on I find myself lurking more and more over here, I hope you dont mind! Moragx

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Jan 20th, 2009, 10:34 AM	#2
mer01 Trying to conceive (TTC) Active BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: rotherham Posts: 931	Hi hun, i'm sorry i dont have any advice but i wanted to give you xxx

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Jan 20th, 2009, 14:29 PM	#3
Redfraggle Trying to conceive (TTC) BnB Addict Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Plymouth; UK Posts: 2,820	I don't really have any answers. Just didn't want to read and run. Congrats of the huge wait loss! Best of luck.

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Jan 20th, 2009, 18:06 PM	#4
JASMAK Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: May 2008 Location: CANADA!!! Posts: 10,943	I don't know either. I am sorry. But welcome to our boards!

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Jan 22nd, 2009, 03:10 AM	#5
Vestirse Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Nerdville - Silicon Valley Posts: 5,588	Sounds to me like you might have PCOS...

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Jan 22nd, 2009, 11:30 AM	#7
natthecat Trying to conceive (TTC) Active BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: West Midlands Posts: 273	Hi Morag I'm no specialist but certainly sounds like PCOS, the weightloss will help no end. basically, testosterone/male hormones store fatty tissues and can sometimes cause an insulin resistance. I have PCOS and have been on metformin (this is a diabetes drug but proven cases of assistance in over weight people who are ttc and have PCOS)for some time now, but the best bet to reduce the male hormone is to lose weight. It was explained to me that once my weight starts to reduce and metformin is helping to fight the testosterone for me, then i will be far more likely to "pop" an egg frequently. The Metformin also a help for facial hair and skin tags too! hope that helps

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Jan 22nd, 2009, 11:44 AM	#8
littlemorag Trying to conceive (TTC) Active BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ellon, Scotland Posts: 77	Thank you Nat, The hair really gets me down, especially because I am naturally very pale so its a nightmare if I dont deal with it every day! It will all be forgotten when we get our BFP's (hopefully) Moragx

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Jan 22nd, 2009, 15:41 PM	#9
Vestirse Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Nerdville - Silicon Valley Posts: 5,588	PCOS doesn't automatically mean you don't ovulate, and I'm very glad that you do! Second natthecat - the weight loss will help immeasurably. My mother has PCOS, but she obviously ovulates - had three kids with no outside help. She has high testosterone levels, skin tags and extra hair too, though she is thin. I hope both of you get you BFPs soon! Good luck!

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Mar 31st, 2010, 16:27 PM	#10
bessie Trying to conceive (TTC) New BnB member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 3	Hi well i have high testorone levels too but pcos has been ruled out cos i have no cysts on my ovaries!! i hate the hair i get it on neck and belly so depressing we ve been trying for 6 months but i hope if i lose some weight to this may help good luck xx

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