DHEA....

[beauty1984]

I've seen a few posts recently that mention DHEA....and I was just wondering what it is and what it's used for? Is it something I should try while TTC? Will it help alongside IVF?

[vic77]

Look at some of my previous posts. It tends to be for women with low Amh and my clinic recommend it to improve egg quality .so far it seems to work for me xx

[beauty1984 in reply to vic77]

Thank you vic I will mention it at my next appointment and see what happens. I'll try anything xx

[Hannah143]

There are downsides, so definitely look into these and discuss with your clinic before you do xx

[beauty1984 in reply to Hannah143]

Thanks Hannah I will defo discuss at my next appointment. I find I'm learning new things most days from this forum that I've never heard before. I'll try anything if it helps increase my chances even by 1% x

[DianeArnold Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK]

Hi beauty1984. There is also the potential of trying some treatment prior to IVF, by using the drug called Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) which is still in its early days. Women with reduced ovarian reserve who have been given 75 mgs of this drug a day, in divided doses of 25 mgs 3 times a day for around 2 months, been found to respond better to stimulation during IVF. Some consultants will offer treatment with DHEA. You would need to ask and discuss this thoroughly with your consultant to see if he/she agrees with it and also regarding the potential side effects, which are similar to using steroids. A 41 year old lady I spoke to a few months ago, who has had treatment with DHEA after several failed attempts at IVF/ICSI, has recently had 8 eggs retrieved after apparently only ever managing 2-3 per cycle. She used it for 2 months. Hope that helps. Diane

[beauty1984 in reply to DianeArnold]

Thanks Diane, I think I will mention it at my next appointment and see what my doctor says. I think at the moment my ovarian reserve is ok so might not need it 😊 xx

[DianeArnold Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK in reply to beauty1984]

Hi beauty1984. That's good to know. I do have a list of questions I could email you if you want. Too long to add here, but if you email me in confidence to [e-mail] I will send them to you. There just maybe one or two you hadn't thought of asking. Good luck! Diane

[beauty1984 in reply to DianeArnold]

I will do thanks Diane 😊 xx