So whats this mean 4 me....... plz help me out?

Question

I asked this the other day and did not get anything, so Dehydroepiandrosterone. is the name of it if you dont know what dheas is. the dr called me last night and told me it was low, ok so now whats this mean? has anyone been told that theres been low befor if what did they do about it the woman i talked to could not tell me anything about it.

so anything would help. thanks

Answer 1

DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone) is an endogenous hormone (made in the human body) secreted by the adrenal gland. DHEA serves as precursor to male and female s*x hormones (androgens and estrogens). DHEA levels in the body begin to decrease after age 30, and are reported to be low in some people with anorexia, end-stage kidney disease, type 2 diabetes (non-insulin dependent diabetes), AIDS, adrenal insufficiency, and in the critically ill. DHEA levels may also be depleted by a number of drugs, including insulin, corticosteroids, opiates, and danazol.

There is sufficient evidence supporting the use of DHEA in the treatment of adrenal insufficiency, depression, induction of labor, and systemic lupus erythematosus.

There is a lack of available studies on the long-term effects of DHEA. However, DHEA may cause higher than normal levels of androgens and estrogens in the body, and theoretically may increase the risk of prostate, breast, ovarian, and other hormone-sensitive cancers. Therefore, it is not recommended for regular use without supervision by a licensed healthcare professional

Answer 2

I don't personally know about it, but found some sources for you to check out for information. good luck.

Answer 3

I would set a appointment up to talk to the Dr about it. He should sit down and explain everything to you. Good luck!