What purpose does DHEA serve in a TRT regimen?

[Craig74]

Does DHEA serve any purpose other than converting into estrogen and testosterone? If I'm on TRT, I don't really need an additional source of either of those. Does it do anything on its own? My doctor prescribed me some because it was low. But why? It did seem to increase my acne but I didn't feel any benefits.

 

[Systemlord]

Does DHEA serve any purpose other than converting into estrogen and testosterone?

DHEA converts to estrogen in men, testosterone is women.

 

[Systemlord]

My doctor prescribed me some because it was low. But why?

DHEA is an adrenal gland hormone and declines due to age.

It did seem to increase my acne but I didn't feel any benefits.

Then don't take it.

 

[Craig74]

Then don't take it.

I'm supposed to take it everyday but I've only been taking it twice per week. I wanted to confirm that there weren't any benefits to taking it. Just because I don't feel benefits doesn't mean there aren't any.

 

[Systemlord]

I'm supposed to take it everyday but I've only been taking it twice per week.

Just because I don't feel benefits doesn't mean there aren't any.

You're never going to see a benefit taking it twice weekly, that's why your doctor wanted you to take it every day.

DHEA does more than you think.

 

[Willyt]

Some TRT doctors prescribe it as standard protocol. How low did you test? Pure Encapsulations sells smaller dose of 5mg if you want to take more conservative route.

I personally avoid it since I'm usually mid-range and didn't like the jittery feeling that came with it. Plus its just one more variable to worry about.

 

[msfarid]

Does DHEA serve any purpose other than converting into estrogen and testosterone? If I'm on TRT, I don't really need an additional source of either of those. Does it do anything on its own? My doctor prescribed me some because it was low. But why? It did seem to increase my acne but I didn't feel any benefits.

Same here
It’s below than normal but other blood tests are fine
The only complaint is low libido and my doctor does not think DHEA supplements will help

 

[jacb]

I have no knowledge of the subject, but I did see this on the Excelmale Forum page DHEA dangerous with TRT?

The Potential Benefits of DHEA Restoration:
Improved cognitive function and mood
Increased bone mineral density
Enhanced cardiovascular health
Improved insulin sensitivity
Enhanced immune function
Youthful skin restoration
Improved sexual function in men and women
Decreased levels of inflammatory markers
Increased longevity

 

[Eagleface]

Does DHEA serve any purpose other than converting into estrogen and testosterone? If I'm on TRT, I don't really need an additional source of either of those. Does it do anything on its own? My doctor prescribed me some because it was low. But why? It did seem to increase my acne but I didn't feel any benefits.

Get dialed in on T alone, then add DHEA low dose for a few weeks and assess how you feel.

 

[Fortunate]

Get dialed in on T alone, then add DHEA low dose for a few weeks and assess how you feel.

This is good advice. I agree. For me, it makes me extremely tired and darkens my mood.

 

[Gladiator]

If you have been on trt for a few months then take as doctor said. See how you feel on it after a few weeks. Many of people struggle to get prescribed things like this that can make your life better. If you don’t take it like the doctor said then how would you know what it’s going to do.

Just remember that everyone is different and this could be the magic you been looking for.

 

[Craig74]

If you have been on trt for a few months then take as doctor said. See how you feel on it after a few weeks. Many of people struggle to get prescribed things like this that can make your life better. If you don’t take it like the doctor said then how would you know what it’s going to do.

Just remember that everyone is different and this could be the magic you been looking for.

I took it daily for a couple of weeks but I started getting acne (back and face). That's why I dialed it back. I've been on TRT for 1.5 years and am dialed in as far as the T goes. My DHEA was a bit low which is why the doc prescribed it. Other than the acne, I didn't feel much of a difference. I asked the question because sometimes there are benefits you can't feel.

 

[FunkOdyssey]

Run fractionated estrogen labs before and after you introduce DHEA. If estrone wasn't on your radar before, it will be after this experiment. DHEA = E1 through the roof in my case.