Advice on DHEA in IVF with severe endo

[Nicki17]

Hi Ladies,

As the title says I'm after any advice on the use of DHEA in IVF with severe endometriosis.

I unfortunately had a failed IVF cycle where although initially told the egg and sperm sample were of a really good quality, for some reason the egg did not even fertilize.

I am having my 2nd and final NHS funded round of IVF in early 2020 and have seen that women have had good results with DHEA. Unfortunately there doesn't seem to be any reviews/advice on this with endo sufferers, particularly those with stage 4.

I want to give myself the best shot possible but obviously don't want to make my endo worse and potentially have no eggs at all in the short to long term.

Any thoughts?

[Orla9298]

I think it’s really not a good idea with endo - it increases your estrogen, and that makes endo grow xx

[Nicki17 in reply to Orla9298]

Thanks for your advice Orla xx

[DianeArnold Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK]

Hi Nicki. DHEA is a form of steroid, and may make the endometriosis grow. I wouldn't take it unless advised by a specialist. Maybe acupuncture?? Good luck! Diane

[Nicki17 in reply to DianeArnold]

Thank you for the advice Diane! Much appreciated x