XP: Can we talk about DHEA levels?

ronniesgirl1981

My RE’s office just gave me the ok to take DHEA, but told me not to expect it to have an impact on my cycle.  Ok, fair enough.  Anyhow, I just got a copy of my blood work from my physical back in September and my DHEA Sulfate level was 77 mcg/dL and the normal range is 40-325.  So…it seems like I am low/normal.  I also have low/normal AMH (1.2 at 32). 

Then I saw this:

RESULTS:

DHEA resulted in a significant increase (p < 0.05) in the serum Antimullerian hormone in all age groups (35, 36-38 and >38 years). Peak estradiol level on the day of human chorionic gonadotrophin administration also increased significantly (p < 0.05). A significant decrease (p < 0.05) was noted in Day 2 follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) in all age groups. There was no statistically significant difference in the antral follicle count (AFC). Pregnancy rate was 16.7% after treatment. Thus, DHEA has a significant effect in improving the ovarian reserve in poor responders with previously failed IVF cycles. It can help in enhancing clinical pregnancy rate in these patients.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24004296

In fairness, this was a study of only 30 women.  I’m not even sure what I’m asking.  I’m going to purchase some DHEA supplements.  Anyone have any good/bad/indifferent experiences with DHEA? 

ronniesgirl1981

@Rumbera28 That's awesome!

rox825

I'm sorry I don't know anything about dhea but good luck with it!