DHEA
What is DHEA?
DHEA, or dehydroepiandrosterone, is a vital hormone, with the highest circulating levels of any steroid in the human body. It is produced from cholesterol by the outer layer of the adrenal glands in both men and women, and also produced in small amounts by the ovaries and testes. The main function of DHEA is as a precursor to male and female sex hormones, including testosterone and estrogen. Natural DHEA levels peak in early adulthood and generally decline slowly with age.
DHEA supplements are made from plant sources, and research has shown that they can effectively increase DHEA levels in both men and women.
Who May Benefit From DHEA Supplementation?
DHEA may help relieve a variety of symptoms in menopausal women, including thinning of vaginal tissue and vaginal dryness, decreased libido, brittle bones, and hot flashes. It has also shown to improve skin texture and appearance in people over the age of sixty, especially women.
DHEA may improve mood, fatigue, and joint pain in older men with low androgen hormone levels.
Taken either alone or together with antidepressant drugs, DHEA in high daily doses may improve symptoms of depression, especially in mature adults.
DHEA may help in the treatment of adrenal insufficiency and Addison’s disease. It has also been prescribed to aid in treating other autoimmune disorders, including Lupus and Crohn’s disease.
Early studies have shown that DHEA can improve pulmonary hypertension in COPD; reduce symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome; and lower some of the risks for heart disease and diabetes in overweight men and women.
Dosage and Form
The following dosage forms and strengths of testosterone and testosterone combinations currently fall within our formulary:
| Medication | Form | Strength |
| DHEA | Tablet | 5mg – 100mg |
| DHEA | Sindi Cream Base | 5mg/gm – 10mg/gm |
| DHEA | Vaginal K-Tablet | 10mg |
| Biest/DHEA | Sindi Cream Base | 2.5mg/20mg/gm |
How Belmar Can Help
If you’re a clinician interested in prescribing compound medications to your patients, contact us for information on how to get started and to access all of our clinical resources. If you are new to compounding, you may find our page on How to Write a Compounding Prescription helpful. You can also visit our Treatment Options page to find a formulary and learn more about all the medication solutions available from Belmar.
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