The standard hormone replacement therapy, (HRT) is going to a medical doctor, getting specific hormone levels checked and then getting a prescription for whatever hormones are low, via synthetic lab produced Testosterone, Estrogen or Progesterone.
DHEA is normally not part of what medical doctors talk about or prescribe, because it is not patented and it is available over the counter, so it does not generate any PROFIT for Big Pharma, nor for the medical doctor in the form of kickbacks, ‘gifts’ or vacations. DHEA is the precursor to hormones normally produced by the body, and it is normally produced by the adrenals. But if the adrenals are exhausted, DHEA levels may be very low which then affects all of the other hormones downstream both for males and females
HAVE YOU HAD YOUR HORMONE LEVELS CHECKED, INCLUDING DHEA?
How do you know if your DHEA levels are low?
Low DHEA causes general symptoms such as prolonged fatigue, poor concentration, and a sense of diminished well-being. The best way to tell if you’re DHEA is low is to get a type of blood test called a DHEA-sulfate serum test.
WHAT IS DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone)?
DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone) is a hormone that’s naturally produced by the adrenal glands. Levels of DHEA naturally drop after age 30.
A number of studies have found that DHEA supplements may help people with depression, obesity, lupus, and adrenal insufficiency. DHEA may also improve skin in older people and help treat osteoporosis, vaginal atrophy, erectile dysfunction, and some psychological conditions. …. Low DHEA levels are associated with aging and a number of diseases, such as anorexia, type 2 diabetes, and HIV. In older men, having low levels of DHEA is also associated with a higher chance of death.
Interactions. If you take any medications regularly, talk to your doctor before you start using DHEA supplements. They could interact with blood thinners, anticonvulsants, hormone therapy, and drugs for diabetes and heart or liver problems. https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/dhea
DHEA HORMONE STRUCTURE
DHEA LEVELS DROP WITH AGE
KEEPING THINGS NORMAL DOWN THERE WITH VAGINAL ESTROGEN
DHEA IS VERY IMPORTANT HORMONE PRECURSOR; VITAL AND CRITICAL FOR HEALTH
DHEA is an adrenal androgen. As women age, the adrenal gland shrinks, atrophies, and produces less DHEA. As this happens, many women will benefit from supplementing.
Likely benefits of DHEA include: * extending fertility * strong bones * increased muscle mass * loss of visceral fat * improved sexual function
But not every woman at every stage of menopause needs extra DHEA. Women with a history of PCOS or other androgen excess conditions should be especially cautious.
In this talk, I cover what DHEA is, why it is critical for health, testing to figure out who might want to supplement, and how to approach dosing.
00:00 – Intro to DHEA 02:15 – Affects of aging on DHEA 02:46 – Testing and target levels 04:31 – DHEA affects in the body 05:25 – Musculoskeletal system 08:06 – Weight loss 09:02 – Cardiovascular health 09:42 – Fertility 10:18 – Immune system 11:53 – Sex drive 14:52 – Hair loss 16:45 – Dosing
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GO LOW, START SLOW; Start with 5 mg, see how body responds for a month. After a month increase to 10 mg for another month, and so on up to 25 mg. Go slowly, and check blood levels, with supervising physician. Some women go up to 50 mg, but work with doctor to go higher than 25.. If hair starts growing more or is thinning/falling out, back down or quit taking it entirely. See doctor to figure out reasons for this issue. Hair growth is usually an overdose issue and hair falling out is another issue that needs a medical professional to figure out.
@JackieTurner23 IMPORTANT!! Note: I’d like to say that I had chronic pain symptoms after taking DHEA. I was having X-rays, chiropractors, so much pain that I couldn’t explain. All around hips and lower back. Suddenly I couldn’t lift legs or put shoes on etc. chronic back pain that I even took pain meds for. (I don’t usually take any kind of medicine OTC medicines.) I decided to stop taking DHEA to see and within 72 hours the pain disappeared. So please don’t just take this supplement without checking levels first.
DHEA BEFORE MENOPAUSE, AND DHEA AFTER MENOPAUSE
HOW TO USE DHEA; VERY DIFFERENT FOR MEN VERSUS WOMEN, ALONG WITH DOSAGE DIFFERENCES FOR MEN VERSUS WOMEN
Today we’re going to talk about DHEA and menopause. There are therapeutic benefits of DHEA for men, but in this video, we’re going to focus on the benefits of DHEA for women.
DHEA is a steroid hormone precursor. Cholesterol is a precursor for DHEA, and DHEA is a precursor for estrogen, androgens, and other steroid hormones. DHEA is one of the most abundant circulating steroids in the body, but DHEA diminishes by 70-80% with age.
So, the older you get, the less estrogen and androgens you’re going to have. DHEA is sold as a supplement or as a medication. You can increase your DHEA naturally by exercising, fasting, and calorie restriction. Having enough DHEA can also help protect against insulin resistance.
It’s important if taking DHEA to start out with very low amounts (10mg-30mg per day). If you take too much, you can end up making too many androgens. You don’t want to take DHEA if you have too much estrogen or androgens.
If you have PCOS, you wouldn’t want to take DHEA.
High androgens in females can cause: • Acne • Oily skin • Increased body hair
DHEA is used:
• For adrenal insufficiency
• With menopausal hormone therapy
• To treat painful sexual intercourse due to vaginal atrophy
• To increase libido
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