DHEA vs. HRT for Perimenopause: Understanding Differences and Potential Benefits
DHEA and HRT work differently on perimenopausal symptoms. Here is how they compare on mechanism, evidence and the trade-offs involved.
DHEA Starting Dose for Women: An Evidence-Based Guide for Midlife and Menopause
How to think about a DHEA starting dose in midlife, the ranges used in research, who should avoid it, and how to monitor and adjust.
Navigating DHEA Supplements: What to Look For in Quality Brands
What separates a reliable DHEA supplement from the rest: quality control, third-party testing, and how dose and formulation factor in.
DHEA for Mood Swings and Depression in Perimenopause: Exploring the Evidence
Evidence for DHEA and perimenopausal mood swings and depression, covering the postmenopausal trials and what they do not settle.
DHEA and Prescription Medications: Understanding Potential Interactions
How DHEA may interact with hormonal drugs, cytochrome P450 metabolism and mental health medications, and who should review it first.
DHEA and Libido in Perimenopause: Exploring Potential Impacts on Sexual Function
What the evidence shows about DHEA and libido in perimenopause, covering sexual function outcomes and the side effects worth knowing.
DHEA as a Hormone Precursor: Mechanisms and Implications for Midlife Women
Where DHEA is made, the enzymes that convert it into androgens and estrogens, and what that pathway means during midlife and menopause.
FDA-Approved Prasterone vs. OTC DHEA: Understanding the Differences for Midlife Women
Prasterone is FDA-approved vaginal DHEA; over-the-counter DHEA is not. What separates them on evidence, regulation and intended use.
DHEA Dosage for Women: Insights from Clinical Trial Research
The DHEA doses actually used in clinical trials for women, covering vaginal prasterone, oral supplements, fertility and metabolic studies.
DHEA and Bone Density in Perimenopausal Women: Understanding Its Potential Role
What research says about DHEA and bone density during perimenopause, including where the evidence is strong and where it stays uncertain.
DHEA and Thyroid Function in Perimenopause: Understanding Potential Interactions
How DHEA and thyroid hormones may interact during perimenopause, what the research supports, and what remains unclear for midlife women.
DHEA for Skin Aging: Exploring Its Potential for Skin Health and Appearance
A look at DHEA and skin aging, covering how skin changes in midlife, what studies report on skin appearance, and the current limits.