DHEA and Metabolic Health in Perimenopause: Exploring Insulin Sensitivity and Weight Management
What research shows about DHEA, insulin sensitivity, and weight during perimenopause, and how much of it holds up in controlled trials.
DHEA and Hormone Balance in Perimenopause: Understanding Estrogen and Testosterone Conversion
How DHEA converts to estrogen and testosterone during perimenopause, why that conversion varies, and what it means for hormone balance.
DHEA vs Alternatives: How It Stacks Up (2026)
How DHEA compares with other options for energy, libido and vaginal dryness in midlife, and which symptoms it has the best evidence for.
Exploring DHEA and Gut Health: Emerging Research and the Microbiome
Early research on DHEA and the gut microbiome, what the hormone-microbiome link may involve, and what the studies do not yet show.
DHEA and Cholesterol Levels: What to Know for Midlife Heart Health
What research says about DHEA and cholesterol levels, and why lipid changes matter for heart health in midlife women.
DHEA and Blood Sugar Regulation: Understanding Insulin Sensitivity in Midlife
What research says about DHEA and insulin sensitivity in midlife women, including where the findings are consistent and where they are not.
DHEA and Alcohol: Understanding Potential Interactions and Safety Considerations
What is known about DHEA and alcohol, what the evidence does not cover, and the indirect safety considerations worth weighing.
Navigating DHEA Supplements: Understanding Purity, Dosage, and Forms for Midlife Women
How to evaluate a DHEA supplement on purity, dose and form, with the trade-offs between tablets, capsules and topical options.