Question 1

when does pregnenolone increase?

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Late in cycle: Pregnenolone will mirror the levels of Progesterone as it it a precursor.  Therefore it will rise in the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle with progesterone.

Question 2

what's pregnenolone augmentation?

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Pregnenolone: Pregnenolone (preg) is a neurosteroid, which displays multiple effects on the central nervous system, and may be beneficial in the treatment of cognitive and  negative symptoms in patients with schizophrenia, as well as cognitive symptoms in mood  disorders as well as ptsd.

Question 3

what are benefits of pregnenolone?

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Doubtful: Pregnenolone is a natural adrenal hormone made from cholesterol, and is the pre-cursor for sex-steroid hormones. It is said to 'improve mood, ' but no worthwhile data support. To my knowledge there is no role for it's use as a supplement.

Question 4

why does pregnenolone change; what does it do?

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Luteal Phase: Rises in luteal phase of the cycle along with progesterone.  As far as we know, it is simply a precursor.

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: pregnenolone?

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Pregnenolone: Is a steroid hormone made in the body from cholesterol: its is a direct precursor hormone for Progesterone and 17oh-p, and so is a building block for all androgens and estrogens. Mineralocorticoid hormones are also made from pregnenolone.

Question 6

could lower levels of pregnenolone be a sign of onset of alzehiemers?

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No association : No association I am aware of with Alzheimer's disease.

Question 7

pregnenolone and aromatase blocker uses?

Accepted Answer

Specific & limited: Pregnenolone is an adrenal hormone made from cholesterol, and is the pre-cursor for sex-steroid hormones. It is said to 'improve mood, ' but no strong data support. To my knowledge there is no role for it's use as a supplement. Aromatase inhibitors are for treatment of some breast cancers; they're also used off-label for ovulation induction in women. No other appropriate uses to my knowledge.

Question 8

pregnenolone is for what kind of hormone treatment?

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Adrenals: This is an adrenal hormone that through a variety of chemical reactions and enzymes can be converted into other hormones for use in several areas of the endocrine system.

Question 9

has anyone been using pregnenolone?  does it have lots of hormonal effects or side effects?

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Unknown effects: Rises in luteal phase of the cycle along with progesterone.  As far as we know, it is simply a precursor to progesterone.  It has risen in popularity in hormone replacement circles that are somewhat heavy on the till for hormones.  It is a "new" way, supposedly to give people higher Progesterone levels but has never been studied and no one knows the true effects.  Would stay away until know more.

Question 10

is it safe for paxil (paroxetine) and pregnenolone to be taken at the same time?

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Paxil/Proges.: Each has its own side-effect profile, but mixing the two should not cause interference with one another.

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