DHEA

[djmommy]

Just wondering if anyone has personal experience they can offer on taking DHEA? I took 25-50 mg for maybe a week. I am on CD 14 with no positive opk and low temps. Not really norm for me. I am frustrated. So I am wondering if I will even ovulate. I appreciate anything anyone has to offer.

[XXforhubby]

I have limited experience with DHEA. The NP in my RE's office just loosely suggested I take due my high FSH. Didn't offer to check my levels first- they were only focusing on my FSH. I tried taking the 75mg recommended, but I didn't make it to the third dose that day due to it giving me diarrhea. I know it was the DHEA because oddly enough after it's redistribution time, the diarrhea stopped. My pharmacist told me if you have normal levels and take the 75mg it can cause diarrhea.

In your case though, I'm thinking you may need it. I'm wondering if you are producing adequate hormone levels, since you have had low temps for a bit now and such unpredictable O. I would call your GP and see if they would check your DHEA levels.

FX and [emoji120] for you!


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[nuthinbutpink]

I have not heard of DHEA impacting ovulation.

[djmommy]

I have limited experience with DHEA. The NP in my RE's office just loosely suggested I take due my high FSH. Didn't offer to check my levels first- they were only focusing on my FSH. I tried taking the 75mg recommended, but I didn't make it to the third dose that day due to it giving me diarrhea. I know it was the DHEA because oddly enough after it's redistribution time, the diarrhea stopped. My pharmacist told me if you have normal levels and take the 75mg it can cause diarrhea.

In your case though, I'm thinking you may need it. I'm wondering if you are producing adequate hormone levels, since you have had low temps for a bit now and such unpredictable O. I would call your GP and see if they would check your DHEA levels.

FX and [emoji120] for you!


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Thanks XX. I will not agree to take it again unless she checks my levels. I felt off when I was taking it with hot flashes as well so my RE said to stop taking it. I guess I feel uneasy taking it without knowing my levels first as I don't need anything else messed up. When I asked the nurse if she checked my levels before I started taking it she said it doesn't matter what your levels are. I don't agree with that. Well see what happens. Last month I ovulated due to being sick I am sure.
I think I may give acupuncture a try.

[djmommy]

I have not heard of DHEA impacting ovulation.

Thanks. Maybe my body wants to play tricks on me :)

[XXforhubby]

I think that is a good plan. I'm wondering if it will take your body a bit to right things since your tubes just got unblocked.

One thing I've learned is that it takes a while to turn the ship around when trying to improve hormones and overall fertility. I swear it's like trying to turn an ocean liner around! We only need one good egg and hopefully we can both make our bodies feel comfortable doing so!


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[djmommy]

Yes! Feels like a Big Cargo Ship!! LOL