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I have a benign optic glioma that's been stable since discovery. hasn't grown so far, but did cause me to have precocious puberty. would supplementation with 50mg dhea and 200mg dim daily affect my benign optic glioma? considering the hormonal aspect?

Q: i have a benign optic glioma that's been stable since discovery. hasn't grown so far, but did cause me to have precocious puberty. would supplementation with 50mg dhea and 200mg dim daily affect my benign optic glioma? considering the hormonal aspect?

: Why do you want to take these supplements when you already have hormonal imbalance?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Why do you want to take these supplements when you already have hormonal imbalance?

Answered 6/22/2022

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A member asked:

I have a benign optic glioma that's been stable since discovery. hasn't grown so far, but did cause me to have precocious puberty. would supplementation with 50mg dhea and 200mg dim daily affect my benign optic glioma? considering the hormonal aspect?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hiep Le answered

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