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GlossaryDehydroepiandrosterone

hormone produced by adrenal glands, precursor to sex hormones

Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands, which are located above the kidneys. It serves as a precursor to male and female sex hormones, including testosterone and estrogen. DHEA levels naturally decline with age and are sometimes supplemented to address various health issues, such as adrenal insufficiency, depression, and certain autoimmune diseases.

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research Metabolic, Reproductive Outcomes and Side Effects After the Administration of 100 mg Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) in Women with an Adequate Ovarian Reserve

September 2021 in “Fertility and sterility”

Taking 100 mg of DHEA daily for 16 weeks did not change metabolic and reproductive health significantly but increased certain ovarian markers with minimal side effects.

research Is Dehydroepiandrosterone a Hormone?

403 citations, November 2005 in “Journal of Endocrinology”

Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is a prohormone important for producing sex steroids and has potential health benefits.

research Testosterone, Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin, and Dehydroepiandrosterone Levels and Cervical Length of Egyptian Women with a History of Recurrent Miscarriages, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, and Without the Conditions at Three Stages of Pregnancy

1 citations, January 2023 in “Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology”

High DHEA and short cervical length in women with PCOS and recurrent miscarriages may harm pregnancy outcomes.

research Local Stimulation of Sebaceous Gland Activity by the Topical Administration of Dehydroepiandrosterone

1 citations, January 1988

Topical DHEA safely increases skin oil production.

research The Biological Actions of Dehydroepiandrosterone Involve Multiple Receptors

219 citations, January 2006 in “Drug Metabolism Reviews”

DHEA affects multiple receptors and may help with metabolic issues, but its safety and effectiveness in humans are unclear.

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community here is why isotretinoin might cause hair loss and maybe why dupa happens.

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Isotretinoin may cause hair loss by increasing DHT through a precursor androgen, DHEAS. Treatments like topical antiandrogens (RU58841, pyrilutamide) and drugs increasing PPAR-y expression (pioglitazone) might prevent this hair loss.