Dhea Basics

What DHEA-S measures, why it matters for women in midlife, when testing is worth considering, and how to interpret the result.

How DHEA and DHEA-S levels change through the perimenopausal transition, what the decline signifies, and its link to menopausal symptoms.

DHEA peaks in young adulthood and falls steadily with age. What drives that decline and what it may mean for women in midlife.

Micronization reduces particle size to improve oral DHEA absorption. How micronized and standard DHEA compare, and what it means for you.

Why DHEA form matters: oral doses face first-pass metabolism, while transdermal and vaginal routes bypass it. What that means in practice.

DHEA is usually discussed around perimenopause. This overview covers what research suggests about its role in other areas of women’s health.

A plain guide to DHEA for women: what it is, how it differs from DHEA-S, what the research supports, and where the safety limits are.

How to evaluate a DHEA supplement on purity, dose and form, with the trade-offs between tablets, capsules and topical options.