Low DHEA-S levels causing symptoms?

[Sproatic]

Hi forum.

I started TRT about 2 1/2 years ago due to low levels, no libido/ed, fatigue, low mood.

Initially I was on 150mg a week split twice, which put my levels too high out of reference range at trough. The above symptoms came back about 1 1/2 years ago.

I dropped down to 125mg which still had my TT/FT levels out of reference range at trough so have dropped down to 100mg a week split twice which puts FT/TT/E2 and bloods all within range.

I have still been experiencing fatigue and zero libido while on this dose, although it has only been 6 weeks. I decided to get other hormones checked and DHEA came back at 4.5 umol/L (reference range 4.8-13.9). I have never checked DHEA prior to this so have no reference point.


Research shows that low DHEA levels can cause the symptoms i'm experiencing, I doubt its from the FT/TT/E2 which are all within range. I am in Australia so DHEA isn't OTC here and I'm waiting to hear back if my clinic can prescribe which I am doubtful.

Has anyone been in a similar situation and how did they rectify it?

 

[Systemlord]

It’s highly likely that your low DHEA is causing your symptoms. I would supplement 50 mg DHEA.

 

[Sproatic]

It’s highly likely that your low DHEA is causing your symptoms. I would supplement 50 mg DHEA.

Unfortunately DHEA is a restricted substance in AUS but am trying to locate some. Is there any good method to increase without supplementation

Does TRT cause low DHEA?

 

[Systemlord]

Does TRT cause low DHEA?

No.

 

[granger]

No.

ahh, i dunno about that. isnt DHEA produced in testies? doesnt estrogen cause lowering DHEA? if werent hypogonadal perhaps less likely but yes it is VERY possible it lower DHEA..

Just run a test and see what your DHEA levels are best not to take hormones unless specific reason.

anyway, there is mental issue that can cause yoru symptoms, there is a whole cascade of hormones that gets lowered when on TRT so that could be it.

ask if can start low dose HCG as that helps libido

its normal to find other dopamine hits as you age vs sex.

 

[HarryCat2]

Does TRT cause low DHEA?

Yes it can, it did for me. I had a very low DHEA-S level on TRT and supplementing DHEA only made me feel worse. After coming off TRT my level went back to normal.