Does DHEA boost Testosterone while on TRT?

[Whatzup]

When I was taking DHEA on TRT (compounded cream) my total testosterone was 799 yet off of the DHEA I was at 604. Just wondering if there is a correlation between the two.

 

[Vince]

My understanding was, it will lower your testosterone. Because it converts some of the testosterone into estrogen. But I haven't done any recent research on it.

 

[Whatzup]

My understanding was, it will lower your testosterone. Because it converts some of the testosterone into estrogen. But I haven't done any recent research on it.

I feel then like I've hit a wall then. If my T levels and E levels are good off of the dhea then why risk lowering the T and raising the E2 back and dhea?

 

[FeelingLost]

I feel then like I've hit a wall then. If my T levels and E levels are good off of the dhea then why risk lowering the T and raising the E2 back and dhea?

Peeps don't supplement DHEA to balance their T or E.
DHEA is a precursor for testosterone and the estrogens. DHEA antagonizes the effects of cortisol. DHEA is a very powerful anti-aging hormone. Low levels of DHEA are found among those with Cancer, CVD, Alzheimer's, Diabetes, Depression, Hypothyroidism and Adrenal Fatigue.

For me its all about mood altering for the better.

 

[Whatzup]

Peeps don't supplement DHEA to balance their T or E.
DHEA is a precursor for testosterone and the estrogens. DHEA antagonizes the effects of cortisol. DHEA is a very powerful anti-aging hormone. Low levels of DHEA are found among those with Cancer, CVD, Alzheimer's, Diabetes, Depression, Hypothyroidism and Adrenal Fatigue.

For me its all about mood altering for the better.

I understand people don't supplement dhea to balance the T and E. But in my case having dhea at 129 should I continue the dhea supplement even if it may lower my T and raise my E?

 

[Will Brink]

When I was taking DHEA on TRT (compounded cream) my total testosterone was 799 yet off of the DHEA I was at 604. Just wondering if there is a correlation between the two.

You didn't say your dose of DHEA, but very unlikely it has a 100 point + difference on T levels, no. At very high doses, it will bump up T levels a bit in men, but comes with an equal or greater increase in E2, making it a very poor "T booster" in men. At HRT doses, it has a wide range of benefits when DHEA-s levels found to be low and TRT lowers DHEA levels. In women, DHEA is a mild T booster.

- Will @ www.BrinkZone.com

 

[FeelingLost]

I understand people don't supplement dhea to balance the T and E. But in my case having dhea at 129 should I continue the dhea supplement even if it may lower my T and raise my E?

What does your doctor think? Has he given you access to a low dose AI to control your E2?
IMO I would supplemnt DHEA if my lvl was below 300, and I do.
Most men seeking over all good health and well being look beyond just TT.

 

[Desmond]

DHEA is a precursor prohormoen so it shoudl work on a feedback mechanism, so if your testosterone levels are high it probably wont convert so it wont have much effect.

 

[Whatzup]

What does your doctor think? Has he given you access to a low dose AI to control your E2?
IMO I would supplemnt DHEA if my lvl was below 300, and I do.
Most men seeking over all good health and well being look beyond just TT.

Yes, I take .5 on MWF and the ultrasensitive is 17 and standard E2 36. I am however going to change it myself to only .5 on MF just to be safe and retest in 2 months.

 

[cleverusername]

Yes, I take .5 on MWF and the ultrasensitive is 17 and standard E2 36. I am however going to change it myself to only .5 on MF just to be safe and retest in 2 months.

Oral DHEA clears the system extremely ast, taking it on Mon-Fri only will likely have very little, if any effect on your DHEA level.

http://www.benbest.com/nutrceut/DHEA.html

 

[Whatzup]

Oral DHEA clears the system extremely ast, taking it on Mon-Fri only will likely have very little, if any effect on your DHEA level.

http://www.benbest.com/nutrceut/DHEA.html

When I mentioned I take .5mg on Mondays and Fridays only I was referring to Arimidex. The DHEA supplement I take is 25mg daily. Sorry for the confusion.

 

[Deleted member 16042]

ultrasensitive is 17 E2.

If that is pg/ml, It's quite low. I'd be more worried about bone loss and want that number 10 points higher or more.

 

[Whatzup]

If that is pg/ml, It's quite low. I'd be more worried about bone loss and want that number 10 points higher or more.

Yes that is in pg/ml. I too am worried that is why I am now going to take 1 mg weekly vs the 1.5 weekly that I was on.

 

[FeelingLost]

Yes, I take .5 on MWF and the ultrasensitive is 17 and standard E2 36. I am however going to change it myself to only .5 on MF just to be safe and retest in 2 months.

I understand people don't supplement dhea to balance the T and E. But in my case having dhea at 129 should I continue the dhea supplement even if it may lower my T and raise my E?

Morning Whatzup, Yes IMO your low Sen E2 and low DHEA says supplement DHEA. At least until your next blood test. Dropping your AI a little sound appropriate with an E2 of 17. I think you are on the right track.
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