What is DHEA used for?
What is DHEA used for?
A number of studies have found that DHEA supplements may help people with depression, obesity, lupus, and adrenal insufficiency. DHEA may also improve skin in older people and help treat osteoporosis, vaginal atrophy, erectile dysfunction, and some psychological conditions.
Is DHEA illegal?
Yes, DHEA is prohibited at all times, both in and out of competition, under the category of Anabolic Agents (S1) on the World Anti-Doping Agency Prohibited List.
How long does it take for DHEA to work?
Of course, we all want a quick fix, but I coach women to give DHEA supplementation around 3 months, or three full menstrual cycles, to observe any changes. Since it takes an egg 90-120 days to fully develop, my fertility patients have seen improvements in just this short time frame.
Is DHEA legit?
People commonly use prescription DHEA for vaginal tissue thinning. DHEA supplements are used for aging skin, depression, infertility, muscle strength, heart disease, erectile dysfunction (ED), and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support many of these other uses.
What is Andractim (androstanolone)?
Androstanolone, or stanolone, also known as dihydrotestosterone (DHT) and sold under the brand name Andractim among others, is an androgen and anabolic steroid (AAS) medication and hormone which is used mainly in the treatment of low testosterone levels in men.
What is androstanolone and how is it used?
Androstanolone was discovered in 1935 and was introduced for medical use in 1953. It is used mostly in France and Belgium. The drug has been used by weightlifters to increase performance due to its powerful androgenic properties.
Does androstanolone cause gynecomastia?
Upon intramuscular injection in rats, androstanolone is about 1.5- to 2.5-fold the potency of testosterone. Unlike testosterone and various other AAS, androstanolone cannot be aromatized, and for this reason, poses no risk of estrogenic side effects like gynecomastia at any dosage.
What is the normal range for androstenedione?
According to the Endocrine Society, adult women should have androstenedione levels in the range of 80–240 ng/dL or 2.79–8.38 nmol/L. However, other studies of healthy women have found androstenedione levels range from 0.89 to 4.56 nmol/L. As is the case for men, these levels will decrease with age [43, 45].
