However, further studies are needed. While some research suggests that DHEA might be slightly helpful in treating depression and vaginal atrophy, there's little evidence to support anti-aging claims. Also, DHEA use can cause serious side effects. Avoid using this supplement. DHEA is a hormone. Use of this supplement might increase levels of androgen and have a steroid effect.
DHEA also might increase the risk of hormone-sensitive cancers, including prostate, breast and ovarian cancers. If you have any form of cancer or are at risk of cancer, don't use DHEA. Consider avoiding use of DHEA if you have high cholesterol or a condition that affects the supply of blood to the heart ischemic heart disease.
Use of DHEA also might worsen psychiatric disorders and increase the risk of mania in people who have mood disorders. DHEA also might cause oily skin, acne and unwanted, male-pattern hair growth in women hirsutism. There is a problem with information submitted for this request.
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Some of these signs are male body changes, excess hair growth, oily skin, acne, irregular periods, or problems becoming pregnant. It may also be done in women who are concerned about low libido or decreased sexual satisfaction who have pituitary or adrenal gland disorders.
The test is also done in children who are maturing too early precocious puberty. Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories. Some labs use different measurements or test different specimens. Talk to your health care provider about the meaning of your specific test results. DHEA levels normally decline with age in both men and women.
There is no reliable evidence that taking DHEA supplements prevents aging-related conditions. There is little risk involved with having your blood taken. Veins and arteries vary in size from one person to another and from one side of the body to the other. Obtaining a blood sample from some people may be more difficult than from others.
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