DHEA supplements

[Marmar89]

Hello everyone

I was wondering if I am taking DHEA supplement which testosterone level should I monitor as well as DHEA-S level, is it total testosterone or free testosterone ?

Clinic is not being helpful and also not very responsive as how to adjust dose etc.

many thanks 🙏

[DianeArnold Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK]

Hi. All I know is that it is a form of steroid, when taking 25 mgs three times a day for two months, can sometimes improve egg quality. I would tell clinic you’re taking it. Diane

[MinnSam]

hey

Just be aware that DHEA is not recommended for women with PCOS coz of their already elevated testosterone levels. It can adversely effect their response.

[Marmar89 in reply to MinnSam]

Hey yes thank you I don’t have PCOS my clinic does one month as a pre medication prior to the stimulation and stop when your period comes

[Lilly287]

Hey, I take DHEA. I've started with 3x 25mgs per day now it is only 10mgs. You have to monitor DHEA-S and total testosterone level to keep optimal ones.