Low DHEA high normal testosterone on cypianate

jberger52 · Nov 21, 2014

Got all my labs back today after 1 month on testosterone cypianate. Everything good[free testosterone 21, 1300 for total], but my Dhea is 25, half of the lower limit. Would you start Dhea supplements. Still lack energy

Gene Devine · Nov 21, 2014

I am, as are many TRT Physicians do, believe that we should "backfill" our pathways by supplementing with 50 mg of DHEA and Pregnenolone each and every morning upon waking.

I've been doing it for years and my DHEA-S levels are at the top of the reference range.

Read this thread: https://www.excelmale.com/forum/sho...tropin-Pregnenelone-and-DHEA--By-Gene-Devine

jberger52 · Nov 21, 2014

thanks for the protocol

Gene,
thanks for the protocol. thought it would be wise to take DHEA. Didn't know about pregnenelone. Will start as recommended and let you know the results

Gene Devine · Nov 21, 2014

jberger52 said:
Gene,
thanks for the protocol. thought it would be wise to take DHEA. Didn't know about pregnenelone. Will start as recommended and let you know the results

Make sure you use a micronized product.

www.dhea.com McPherson Labs has pharmacy grade super micronized slow release of both which is ideal for uptake and the best way to take both.

jberger52 · Nov 21, 2014

great suggestion. will do

Mike007 · Nov 29, 2014

Gene, would be willing to share who is your HRT doctor. Thanks.

Gene Devine · Nov 29, 2014

Mike007 said:
Gene, would be willing to share who is your HRT doctor. Thanks.

Defy Medical.

Hammer · Jun 13, 2015

I have read about the backfilling theory and it sounds logical. My doc's theory is that since pregnenolone and DHEA are precursors to testosterone, taking exogenous testosterone eliminates the need for the precursors. I took both DHEA (50 mg) and pregnenolone (50 & 100)mg and didn't notice any difference compared to not taking them. My pregnenolone levels were at the bottom of the range and didn't change much with supplementation. My DHEA levels were in the middle of the range and they didn't change much either. Supposedly, oral DHEA is more effective in woman than in men. Everyone reacts differently however.