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Low natural testosterone in Women
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Experience has shown that some womens natural test levels are TIGHTLY coupled to sleep-rest cycles and nutrition.
I know that I sound like a broken record but, supplementation will NEVER yield the gains that can be made just by correctly adjusting rest, diet, and workouts. Ladies new to supplementation will do themself a huge favor by getting the basics on track BEFORE supplementation.
This principle is the same as that of a plant that grows best when sunlight, water, and soil nutrients are correctly proportioned. Extra fertilizer (supplements) may help the plant grow or survive, but it will never totally compensate for poor sunlight, soil, or a lack of water. In this simplistic scenario, some of the fertilizer/supplement will be diverted just to partially make up for the deficient natural growth factor and is unavailable for increasing yield.
For the absolute best growth requires a balance of ALL the natural factors first. Then, once all natural growth factors are optimum, the supplement/fertilizer can be made available for growth beyond what is naturally possible. This is the same way our bodies work too. Don't expect great gains until all the natural factors are as closely aligned as possible.
I know that I sound like a broken record but, supplementation will NEVER yield the gains that can be made just by correctly adjusting rest, diet, and workouts. Ladies new to supplementation will do themself a huge favor by getting the basics on track BEFORE supplementation.
This principle is the same as that of a plant that grows best when sunlight, water, and soil nutrients are correctly proportioned. Extra fertilizer (supplements) may help the plant grow or survive, but it will never totally compensate for poor sunlight, soil, or a lack of water. In this simplistic scenario, some of the fertilizer/supplement will be diverted just to partially make up for the deficient natural growth factor and is unavailable for increasing yield.
For the absolute best growth requires a balance of ALL the natural factors first. Then, once all natural growth factors are optimum, the supplement/fertilizer can be made available for growth beyond what is naturally possible. This is the same way our bodies work too. Don't expect great gains until all the natural factors are as closely aligned as possible.
Ahhh Big Easy, you are very wise for a male 
It's really the 'Zen' approach to the problem....why are test (estrogen, thyroid, iron etc...) levels low? What's missing from your lifestyle that could be modofoed to improve health and performance before any you decide supplements are required?
Of course in the "I want it all and I want it now" society, it is much more expedient to just shoot yourself with some test and treat the symptoms rather than the causes.
It's really the 'Zen' approach to the problem....why are test (estrogen, thyroid, iron etc...) levels low? What's missing from your lifestyle that could be modofoed to improve health and performance before any you decide supplements are required?
Of course in the "I want it all and I want it now" society, it is much more expedient to just shoot yourself with some test and treat the symptoms rather than the causes.
Good point BigEasy, it is much easier to take the easy way out rather than work hard and make sacrifices to achieve results. I can see that for the majority of people hormone supplementation would be an "easy way out" and would be better off perfecting diet or workout.
BUT, aren't there some people out there that truely have low Test levels and/or a low functioning thyroid so no matter how perfect their diet is, or how good their workout is, or how much sleep they get - their levels will always be low? Wouldn't supplementation be good, even necessary, for them?
And at what point do you figure out if you are one that truely needs supplementation?
BUT, aren't there some people out there that truely have low Test levels and/or a low functioning thyroid so no matter how perfect their diet is, or how good their workout is, or how much sleep they get - their levels will always be low? Wouldn't supplementation be good, even necessary, for them?
And at what point do you figure out if you are one that truely needs supplementation?
Testosterone therapy should only be used when other factor that have an impact on testosterone are in check, just as you say bro.
There are still going to a significant number of women that will need replacement inspite of this and especially post menopausal women.
Also after child birth a significant number of women loose optimal ovarian function for good and this impacts there test levels of course.
My wife certainly has everything in check yet her levels is low and she has symptoms. This all started after she had kids and her doc says this is not uncommon. So guys its not the kids and the large amount time they take out of your daily life that impacts your sex life....it's likely hormonal...low testosterone.
And having everything in check certainly hasn't improved my thyoid function(hypothyroid for years) It is genetic as everyone in my family ahs the disorder. Low symtomatic test levels in women also runs in families and is genetic as well.
This thread is targeted at women that have a real need and not for those that are looking to optimize test levels. True you could optimize test levels with test gel and improve your bodybuilding etc but this was the intention of the post.
Yet for those that do have a test production problem proper supplementation with natural test will certainly improve your bodybuilding, general sports preformance, and help with body fat loss.....and multiple other benefits as well.
If you have the symptoms its worth while getting checked out. I know of one lady on the board that is only 22 and has almost NO test production so it does happen in the very young.
RG
There are still going to a significant number of women that will need replacement inspite of this and especially post menopausal women.
Also after child birth a significant number of women loose optimal ovarian function for good and this impacts there test levels of course.
My wife certainly has everything in check yet her levels is low and she has symptoms. This all started after she had kids and her doc says this is not uncommon. So guys its not the kids and the large amount time they take out of your daily life that impacts your sex life....it's likely hormonal...low testosterone.
And having everything in check certainly hasn't improved my thyoid function(hypothyroid for years) It is genetic as everyone in my family ahs the disorder. Low symtomatic test levels in women also runs in families and is genetic as well.
This thread is targeted at women that have a real need and not for those that are looking to optimize test levels. True you could optimize test levels with test gel and improve your bodybuilding etc but this was the intention of the post.
Yet for those that do have a test production problem proper supplementation with natural test will certainly improve your bodybuilding, general sports preformance, and help with body fat loss.....and multiple other benefits as well.
If you have the symptoms its worth while getting checked out. I know of one lady on the board that is only 22 and has almost NO test production so it does happen in the very young.
RG
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