Since , dehydroepiandrosterone supplementation in combination with gonadotropins has been used in reproductive medicine as a way to treat female infertility. Low levels of dehydroepiandrosterone have been linked with shorter lifespan in men but not women. However, the reason for this is not fully understood. In women, low levels of dehydroepiandrosterone are associated with low libido , reduced bone mineral density and osteoporosis.
However, supplementation with commercially available dehydroepiandrosterone is not recommended as there is concern about numerous possible side-effects. About Contact Events News. Search Search. You and Your Hormones.
Students Teachers Patients Browse. Human body. Having a blood test with a needle has some risks. These include bleeding, infection, bruising, and feeling lightheaded. When the needle pricks your arm or hand, you may feel a slight sting or pain. Afterward, the site may be sore. Menstruation can affect your results.
You should have this test done 1 week before or after your menstrual period. DHEA supplements can also affect your results. Nutritional supplements aren't monitored in the U. Because of this, the purity and strength listed on the supplement package may be unreliable.
DHEA supplements are not advised because they have many side effects. Tell your healthcare provider if you are taking a DHEA supplement. This is particularly true for androgen-secreting adrenal carcinomas, as they have typically lost the ability to produce downstream androgens, such as testosterone. In the latter case, adrenal tumors need to be excluded and additional adrenal steroid profile testing may assist in diagnosing nonclassical CAH.
However, if DHEAS therapy is used, then it seems prudent to avoid overtreatment, with its associated hyperandrogenic effects. Endocrine Rev. Clin Pediatr Phila. Trends Endocrinol Metab. J Clin Pharmacol. Elsevier; The blood sample will be processed by a machine. The results are commonly available within a few days. However, as with many medical tests, some problems can occur with having blood drawn, such as:. Having a blood test is relatively painless.
Still, many kids are afraid of needles. Explaining the test in terms your child might understand can help ease some of the fear. Allow your child to ask the technician any questions he or she might have. Tell your child to try to relax and stay still during the procedure, as tensing muscles and moving can make it harder and more painful to draw blood.
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