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A Randomized Trial of Oral DHEA Treatment for Sexual Function, Well-Being, and Menopausal Symptoms in Postmenopausal Women with Low Libido

research A Randomized Trial of Oral DHEA Treatment for Sexual Function, Well-Being, and Menopausal Symptoms in Postmenopausal Women with Low Libido

48 citations , July 2009 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine”

DHEA did not improve sexual function, well-being, or menopausal symptoms in postmenopausal women with low libido but caused side effects like acne and increased facial hair.

research The safety of 52 weeks of oral DHEA therapy for postmenopausal women

46 citations , May 2009 in “Maturitas”

Taking DHEA for a year is generally safe for postmenopausal women but may cause acne and more facial hair without improving metabolism or aging.

research DHEA and frontal fibrosing alopecia: molecular and physiopathological mechanisms

31 citations , December 2016 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia”

DHEA reduction may be linked to frontal fibrosing alopecia, but more research is needed.

research Prescribing testosterone and DHEA: The role of androgens in women

26 citations , December 2020 in “Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine”

Testosterone and DHEA can benefit women's health but must be prescribed carefully due to potential risks.

research Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) and Testosterone Concentrations in Human Hair after Chronic DHEA Supplementation

12 citations , March 2000 in “Clinical Chemistry”

Chronic DHEA supplementation slightly increases testosterone in hair but stays within safe limits.

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community DHEA, the culprit behind DUPA ? Read this!

in Research/Science 19 upvotes 3 years ago

High DHEA levels may contribute to hair loss by increasing DHT in hair follicles, potentially explaining why finasteride is ineffective for some. Treatments like high-dose dutasteride and RU58841 are suggested, but the underlying cause, such as adrenal issues, should be investigated.

community Female AGA - Low Cortisol/Low DHEA

in Female 7 upvotes 3 years ago

Female (37) experiencing hair loss for 5 years, tried max dose of spiro and oral + topical minox without success. Discovered low cortisol and low DHEA levels, seeking functional medicine practitioner for help.

community Hair loss - Blood work (High DHEAS)

in Research/Science 9 upvotes 4 years ago

A user has been taking finasteride for 5 months with no improvement in diffuse hair loss and suspects high levels of prolactin, cortisol, progesterone, and DHEAS, as well as iron, might be contributing to the issue. They are also taking vitamin D to address a deficiency.

community Thoughts on Pre-Finasteride Bloodwork? Normal/high Total and Free Testosterone, Low DHEA-S?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 4 upvotes 4 years ago

A 23-year-old male is considering starting Finasteride for hair loss after experiencing persistent shedding and hairline recession, with bloodwork showing normal testosterone levels but low DHEA-S and Vitamin D. He plans to discuss DHEA supplementation with his doctor and has already started Vitamin D supplementation.

community Blood test 3 days after finasteride. Is it ok?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 3 upvotes 2 years ago

A user asked if taking a blood test 3 days after starting finasteride would affect the results for Estradiol, FSH, SHBG, Progesterone, and DHEA-S. The conversation is about the timing of blood tests after beginning finasteride treatment.

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