DHEA users

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So my RE wants me to be taking along with my Estradiol, a prenatal vitamin, an additional folic acid tablet & a DHEA supplement 25mg 3x's a day.

I have been on the first three & am going to get the DHEA tonight. After reading about the side effects of this supplement I am a little apprehensive to take it. It says to take only 25mg/daily & my RE wants me taking a total of 75mg. The side effects include: acne, hair loss, hair growth on the face (for women), aggressiveness, irritability, & increased levels of estrogen - and this is only when taking 25mg a day. I can't imagine what kind of pimply, hairy, bald, irritable hormonal mess I'm going to be after taking 75 mg/day!?!

Was curious if any of you are taking a DHEA supplement, how much you are taking & if you have noticed any of these side effects?

TIA for your responses

inlovewithB

I have been taking 480mg of DHA daily since this summer. I did have some acne issues in the beginning, but I got a dermatologist to prescribe some baby safe face cleansing pads and they cleared it right up. I haven't noticed any of the other symptoms in relation to the DHA. (I did lose a lot of hair this fall but that was because of the miscarriage)

Edwina.McDunnough

25mg 3x/day since the summer except when stimming-->beta

I was warned of the s/e. I shed a lot of hair, but it's not like clumps fall out, just a lot of shedding. Nothing else. I'm naturally irritable anyway.

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DHA is not the same as DHEA. At all.

inlovewithB

Edwina.McDunnough:

25mg 3x/day since the summer except when stimming-->beta

I was warned of the s/e. I shed a lot of hair, but it's not like clumps fall out, just a lot of shedding. Nothing else. I'm naturally irritable anyway.

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DHA is not the same as DHEA. At all.

Oh!! Just asked dr.google about that and now I know the difference. Thanks for pointing that out.

Trippleb

I did 75 mg a day between April to July.  I had my hormones checked in July and realized my serum testosterone levels were high so I cut back to 50mg.  I've been on it ever since.  Tested again in the beginning of Dec and all my levels were fine.

Only side effects I noticed was an oily back.  Mostly around my shoulder blades. I also broke out on my back.  Taking the 50 mg fixed the problem.

inlove731

Those are some crazy side effects!  What is the DHEA for is you don't mind me asking...?

roaringrock

I took 75 mg of high quality DHEA a day (and swear by it!) when I finally got my bfp. are you AMA?

you need to take it for a few months to make a difference. fyi - I did not have any side effects. not one.

best of luck to you!

gidge

I am taking 25mg 3x a day also.  I can't tell if that is the reason for my increased acne or if it's something else (I didn't notice it too much the first month I was on it).

 

 

mm29

inlove731:Those are some crazy side effects!  What is the DHEA for is you don't mind me asking...?  DHEA is used for those who have premature ovarian aging and AMA.  Here is a link for more information.

I have been taking 25mg of DHEA three times a day since Oct.  S/E I have experienced are mild, like pp's I have had my back break out and I have had some mild hair shedding.   

 

Edwina.McDunnough

Here is a study.

For those that are curious, even though it is OTC, DHEA is a steroid hormone and should not be taken without your RE's supervision.

abbe19

It is so funny you bring this up because at my WTF my RE suggested I take DHEA as well and warned me of the side effects. I looked at my husband and he just busted out laughing. Weight gain because of everything else I have been on plus acne, hair loss, a hairy face and total anger issues??? Can't we catch a break?!

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Thanks ladies for all your responses. For those of you who have asked, I am both AMA (38 yo) & taking if for DOR before we proceed with our 2nd IVF. Hopefully it helps my egg quality & hoping I don't have too much acne or grow a mustache!? lol