Supplementing DHEA while on clomid?

[zariph]

Hello

So before I started clomd few months ago i have low test etc, but also my DHEA was very low. Now after some time on clomid I wondered if there would be any benifits of adding DHEA? Will it be useless or could it maybe improve some of the usual symptons if I add it?

 

[Vince]

Since you're on clomid, what are your estradiol levels. My fear with DHEA is, it may raise your estradiol levels even more.

 

[meanbreen]

I would also get DHEA-S tested again before supplementing, in case Clomid raised your levels.

 

[zariph]

Im not able to get bloodtests sadly. But can clomid raise DHEA-S lvls, or is it only the estrogen conversion that you guys would worry about?

 

[Gene Devine]

Clomid is not going to raise DHEA serum levels.

If you were low in DHEA-S supplementing is a good idea as you need DHEA to support all three metabolic pathways.

Here's a good read: https://www.excelmale.com/forum/showthread.php?6657-DHEA-Supplementation

 

[zariph]

Clomid is not going to raise DHEA serum levels.

If you were low in DHEA-S supplementing is a good idea as you need DHEA to support all three metabolic pathways.

Here's a good read: https://www.excelmale.com/forum/showthread.php?6657-DHEA-Supplementation

thx man! Will do 25mg in AM and 25mg pm...does it have to be taken with a meal or can I take it without?

 

[hva]

Keep an eye on E2 with DHEA. I'm not currently taking it due to overshooting DHEA-S and E2 on my latest labs. I took it at night and it seemed to help me sleep better and overall I feel calmer with DHEA supplementation than without. Evidently it can either make one tired or wide awake so YMMV on when you dose.

 

[zariph]

Keep an eye on E2 with DHEA. I'm not currently taking it due to overshooting DHEA-S and E2 on my latest labs. I took it at night and it seemed to help me sleep better and overall I feel calmer with DHEA supplementation than without. Evidently it can either make one tired or wide awake so YMMV on when you dose.

YMMV? Also what was you dose?

 

[Vince]

YMMV? Also what was you dose?

I believe Gene lowered his dose because of higher estradiol levels, hopefully he'll chime in on the subject again.
I take 25 mg of DHEA daily.

 

[hva]

Your mileage may vary...

I was taking two 25mg over the counter DHEA pills per day.

 

[zariph]

okay thx a lot guys!