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What can cause Androstenedione to be high?

April 26, 2017androstenedione cause high

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What can cause Androstenedione to be high?

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Several variables can affect hormone levels such as; medications, aging, environmental toxins, stress, unhealthy lifestyle choices, excessive exercise, etc. At menopause, when ovarian function slows, there is a shift in the hormone pathway that favors the androgen hormones. Medical conditions such as polycystic ovaries or androgen-secreting tumors will also elevate androgen levels.