A 45-year-old member asked:
How can you lower dhea levels in women?
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Dr. Edward Neilsenanswered
Family Medicine 21 years experience
Possible, but....: Athough theoretically possible, it would require suppression of the adrenal glands, which the body typically does a great job of regulating on its own. I have seen advertisements for "estrogen and testosterone binders" but these generally do not help, and can cause many side-effects...
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Dr. Dora Chizeaanswered
Anti-Aging Medicine 50 years experience
Endocrinologist or : 52 y/o woman asks How can you lower dhea levels in women The more basic issue , is why is the dhea level high in the first place .Best to see Endocrinologist or Anti-Aging Physician for proper evaluation before appropriate management
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Is high DHEA levels high for a women bad?
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A Verified Doctoranswered
33 years experience
Adrenal androgen: Hi. DHEA is an adrenal androgen. Do you have male pattern hair growth and/or irregular periods? If you're not taking DHEA, your elevation is coming from your adrenals. This can be seen in some types of congenital adrenal hyperplasia, Cushing's syndrome, and other rarer adrenal problems. I suggest you see an endocrinologist for a proper evaluation including diagnostic tests. Good luck!
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You're very welcome! Good luck!
Jan 7, 2015
A 47-year-old member asked:
Natural remedies to lower female dhea levels?
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Dr. Andrew Liptonanswered
Holistic Medicine 32 years experience
DHEA: Dhea is the precursor for stress hormones and adrenal hormones, high level is generally beneficial, but excess levels are associated with increased hair growth in women. Discuss with your doctor and consider natural remedies to boost female hormones like phytoestogens.
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