I finally found a Dr who actually tested my Dhea and it’s really low. My husband thinks I should push through my fatigue and I’m like I can’t. I also have Hashimotos
Yes you definitely can't "push through" something like that! It's like trying to drive a car without gas in the tank. I would also recommend testing your cortisol levels as well if you haven't yet
I could not figure out why I was not building muscle with strength training and getting so tired after workouts. I e been taking DHEA 10 mg for 6 months and now 20 mg for 1-1/2 mos. Muscle has returned!
I’ve been on trt therapy since November and since day one I’ve felt like crap. My trt levels were great. I left 2 clinics because they couldn’t figure it out. I signed up for Nuform and the first thing he said was he DHEA is low. I started looking into it and boom!!!!!!! Every dam symptom I have. He ordered me medication to increase my DHEA level. I’m still waiting for it. I’ll keep you posted but if ur on TRT and still feel like garbage please go check ur DHEA.
My personal experience... 1 week I traded coffee for bone broth!! COFFEE was causing my cystic acne amd I found out it lowers Dhea in women!! Also blocks absorption to minerals. Coffee is highly acidic so if your drinking it you'll have to face the fact it's a problem. I been drinking it 20 years in my 40s had a lot of stress and anxiety and gut issues. I finally faced the fact COFFEE was the damn culprit. I am taking dhea to support adrenals because they've been taxed from coffee abuse and stress so I may not take forever just short term to get through 30 days while I quit coffee. Coffee and caffeine will age you. Please get serious about it of you drink it. Nobody is talking about it because it's billion dollar industry and everyone is addicted to stimulant drugs because. Good luck
@@ShinySilverBunny I very occasionally drink coffee but I will keep this in mind. My adrenals are definitely stressed but I think it is emotional stress. When this started to get really bad I lost 7 family members in a year, separated and later divorced after being married 20 years and lost my mom, whom I was very close to suddenly and had to deal with an estate in disarray, her hoarded house and years of unpaid taxes. I got shingles later that year and have constant fever blister outbreaks. I’m definitely stressed. I can’t believe I didn’t take up drugs, alcohol, gambling, or promiscuous sex to manage and still not even coffee 😂. I have started bone broth and used to try to make my own but frankly it was not drinkable (and I’m not picky). The biggest reason for not drinking coffee frequently is that it irritates my bladder, like all acidic things do. But I’ll be more conscious of it and see if I notice a difference. Thanks for the input!
Omg i love the way this doc teaches. You are funny but i like, makes the point clear and relatable. Please my testosterone is veryyy low, my blood hemoglobin was low as well, my dhea is low but within range. I used to have loads of endurance and workout well but all of a sudden so tired and can't even keep up. Also very sad and irritated. l started taking DHEA, because my metabolism slowed and i gained out of no where. Please advice on what you think.
I took a test through Everlywell and have not discussed anything with my doctor, but it showed I have low DHEA and testosterone, but high progesterone. I am a 20-year-old female with extremely regular (but very heavy) cycles. I have no idea if EverlyWell tests are accurate but now of course I'm trying to figure out what's going on. However, I actually started on Vyvanse and Prozac a year ago due to feeling burnt out, anxious, low energy, etc. so this all is starting to come together.
Hi im was hit by acute covid19 left me with hprmonal probs 7 months now. Im also experiencing low testo and dhea. I had hi prolactin but that resovled. My skin and eyes are soo dry. I will give DHEA supplements s go.
Hi Beth, just came across you after speaking to my gynco here in the UK this afternoon and she recommended DHEA maybe an option for me can l get tested in the UK?
But what could cause someone to suddenly have these issues when they've been healthy and fit with no hormonal issues prior? Could a concussion cause it? Weak adrenals? Also, can other symptoms be bloating, shortness of breath, difficulty talking, irritability, second trimester miscarriages, and body buzzing?
There are a number of things that can cause a shift in hormones (stress, sleep, environment, etc). And it’s often a slow build up we just notice it when the symptoms start to present themselves.
I’ve been told since I had fibroids in the past that I can’t take dhea because it’ll make me estrogen dominant. Is this true? I’d like to try dhea for libido.
You’d want to know what your pathways look like! Low libido can be linked to a number of things, so best to test hormones to know you’re supplementing with the right things!
Hi there, thanks for watching! There are things that can be helpful for high DHEA, but I would need to know what systems and pathways are affected that have caused this. I would encourage you to do the DUTCH test so I can see the comprehensive map of your hormones. Please email my assistant at contact@drbethwestie.com if you would like more information!
It depends on which test she needs! This link will have more information: drbethwestie.com/dutch-hormone-testing/ If you fill out the form on that page I will send over an email with information on which test you need, the cost, what’s included and how to order.
I have always tested low for DHEA and my Testosterone is “1,” (serum tests last 12 years), but whenever my Naturopath gives me Keto7-DHEA or Testosterone topical rx cream I break out in massive facial acne and gain a pound per day. I cannot continue for very many days bc I need to lose wt, not gain it. Recently, I am being tested for possible Cushing’s due to a small, benign Adrenal Adenoma on each adrenal gland likely secreting excess Cortisol. Could that be why trying to take DHEA and Testosterone always BACKFIRE? I think my SHBG is always high too.
42 y/o male dhea level around 150 Test 320 Tried 50mg of dhea caused some seriius insomnia right off, does that mean its converting to estrogen. Is worth me taking or would something else be better ?
That's odd, everything looks okay on our end. Try this link instead: drbethwestie.com/dutch-hormone-testing/ Let me know if you're still experiencing issues!
Im 26 and my sex drive is out the window. But I feel like my cortisol may be high as well. Can you have low DHEA in your 20's? Should I supplement DHEA or am I too young?
Hi Doc, Thanks for this great video! I'm wondering if you can you take DHEA with 5HTP? I saw that it's not reccomended to take DHEA with SSRI as it can increase seratonin to very high levels, but what about with 5HTP? 🙂
I definitely recommend dutch testing then so that you know exactly what to target! Here's a link with more information on dutch testing for men: dr-beth-westie.mykajabi.com/dutch-testing-for-men
Ive just had a dutch test. Came back low dhea for my age, low cortisol that drops instead of increases in the morning, low dopamine, low phenylethylamine, high glutathione, high glycine. Ive got PMDD, COMT met/val mutation and one copy of c667 mthfr, dutch test showed low methylation of estrogen but I darent treat via comt incase dopamine decreases further. Having all of the symptoms in this vid and more. Do you do dutch interpretation consultations? Im an avid researcher and hoped I'd be able to deep dive and understand everything but its all so complex
I finally found a Dr who actually tested my Dhea and it’s really low. My husband thinks I should push through my fatigue and I’m like I can’t. I also have Hashimotos
Yes you definitely can't "push through" something like that! It's like trying to drive a car without gas in the tank. I would also recommend testing your cortisol levels as well if you haven't yet
Don’t listen to him, listen to your body.
I could not figure out why I was not building muscle with strength training and getting so tired after workouts. I e been taking DHEA 10 mg for 6 months and now 20 mg for 1-1/2 mos. Muscle has returned!
I’m experiencing same. What type of shes did you use to increase your numbers?
Daily or weekly
You arent supposed to take more than 25 a week
I’ve been on trt therapy since November and since day one I’ve felt like crap. My trt levels were great. I left 2 clinics because they couldn’t figure it out. I signed up for Nuform and the first thing he said was he DHEA is low. I started looking into it and boom!!!!!!! Every dam symptom I have. He ordered me medication to increase my DHEA level. I’m still waiting for it. I’ll keep you posted but if ur on TRT and still feel like garbage please go check ur DHEA.
I have low DHEA. I FEEL ALL OF THIS. I started taking DHEA and not feeling better yet but having lots of neck and back acne.
It may be worth looking into why your DHEA is low. If there’s a deeper issue that’s not being addressed it may take more than just supplementing DHEA.
My personal experience... 1 week I traded coffee for bone broth!! COFFEE was causing my cystic acne amd I found out it lowers Dhea in women!! Also blocks absorption to minerals. Coffee is highly acidic so if your drinking it you'll have to face the fact it's a problem. I been drinking it 20 years in my 40s had a lot of stress and anxiety and gut issues. I finally faced the fact COFFEE was the damn culprit. I am taking dhea to support adrenals because they've been taxed from coffee abuse and stress so I may not take forever just short term to get through 30 days while I quit coffee. Coffee and caffeine will age you. Please get serious about it of you drink it. Nobody is talking about it because it's billion dollar industry and everyone is addicted to stimulant drugs because. Good luck
Add 2mg copper. Copper deficiency reduce DHEA levels. You won't feel better until you add copper
@@ShinySilverBunny I very occasionally drink coffee but I will keep this in mind. My adrenals are definitely stressed but I think it is emotional stress. When this started to get really bad I lost 7 family members in a year, separated and later divorced after being married 20 years and lost my mom, whom I was very close to suddenly and had to deal with an estate in disarray, her hoarded house and years of unpaid taxes. I got shingles later that year and have constant fever blister outbreaks. I’m definitely stressed. I can’t believe I didn’t take up drugs, alcohol, gambling, or promiscuous sex to manage and still not even coffee 😂. I have started bone broth and used to try to make my own but frankly it was not drinkable (and I’m not picky). The biggest reason for not drinking coffee frequently is that it irritates my bladder, like all acidic things do. But I’ll be more conscious of it and see if I notice a difference. Thanks for the input!
@@GurvinderSingh-vg1pq interesting, any suggestions on source? Like just a multivitamin? Shall I lick a pipe? 😂
Omg, this is me!! I had my Dhea tested last week. I took it one time but stopped. Thank you!! ❤❤
You are so welcome!
My dhea is 16. I’ve been sick and in pain for almost 3 years and no doctor has helped me.
Oh my gosh, I am so sorry to hear that, that is SO frustrating! Feel free to send me a message at beth@drbethwestie.com
I ticked yes to all of the above.
Great presentation , thank you 😊
Thanks for watching!
Omg i love the way this doc teaches. You are funny but i like, makes the point clear and relatable. Please my testosterone is veryyy low, my blood hemoglobin was low as well, my dhea is low but within range. I used to have loads of endurance and workout well but all of a sudden so tired and can't even keep up. Also very sad and irritated. l started taking DHEA, because my metabolism slowed and i gained out of no where. Please advice on what you think.
Hi there, please send me an email at beth@drbethwestie.com to discuss this further!
My DHEA-sulfate is 21.3, awaiting Dutch test results from Dr Heather Stone.
My DHEA is slightly lower than normal and I am in my 20s. I also dont have regular period
I took a test through Everlywell and have not discussed anything with my doctor, but it showed I have low DHEA and testosterone, but high progesterone. I am a 20-year-old female with extremely regular (but very heavy) cycles. I have no idea if EverlyWell tests are accurate but now of course I'm trying to figure out what's going on. However, I actually started on Vyvanse and Prozac a year ago due to feeling burnt out, anxious, low energy, etc. so this all is starting to come together.
Hi im was hit by acute covid19 left me with hprmonal probs 7 months now. Im also experiencing low testo and dhea. I had hi prolactin but that resovled. My skin and eyes are soo dry. I will give DHEA supplements s go.
@@kabsatdajaj try taking 2gm of NAC,TARIUN AND Glycine .it will help with all covid side effects issue and u will feel NEW U
Can you please do a video on high DHEA and adrenal PCOS?
Yes I will add it to my list!
Hi Beth, just came across you after speaking to my gynco here in the UK this afternoon and she recommended DHEA maybe an option for me can l get tested in the UK?
Yep you can!
Can nursing affect these numbers or would nursing not affect these? I did Dutch plus when I was 14 months into nursing.
Hi there! I would recommend testing again about 3 months after nursing ends so that your hormones reach their normal homeostasis
So I’ve just started 10mg a day prescribed by doctor and it made me drowsy and very sleepy, isn’t it suppose to do the opposite?
I am postmenopausal for 18 years. My DHEA level is 56. Would taking it help me?
But what could cause someone to suddenly have these issues when they've been healthy and fit with no hormonal issues prior? Could a concussion cause it? Weak adrenals? Also, can other symptoms be bloating, shortness of breath, difficulty talking, irritability, second trimester miscarriages, and body buzzing?
There are a number of things that can cause a shift in hormones (stress, sleep, environment, etc). And it’s often a slow build up we just notice it when the symptoms start to present themselves.
I’ve been told since I had fibroids in the past that I can’t take dhea because it’ll make me estrogen dominant. Is this true? I’d like to try dhea for libido.
You’d want to know what your pathways look like! Low libido can be linked to a number of things, so best to test hormones to know you’re supplementing with the right things!
Whats the daily and weekly dose? I heard it was 5 mg daily. I only found a 25 mg DHEA from Klair on Amazon. Do I take it weekly?
I would recommend testing with the DUTCH test to see what your current levels are, and the dosage you need
What can I use if I have a high range which is 574
Hi there, thanks for watching! There are things that can be helpful for high DHEA, but I would need to know what systems and pathways are affected that have caused this. I would encourage you to do the DUTCH test so I can see the comprehensive map of your hormones. Please email my assistant at contact@drbethwestie.com if you would like more information!
Need cost my daughter needs Dutch test.
It depends on which test she needs! This link will have more information: drbethwestie.com/dutch-hormone-testing/
If you fill out the form on that page I will send over an email with information on which test you need, the cost, what’s included and how to order.
I have always tested low for DHEA and my Testosterone is “1,” (serum tests last 12 years), but whenever my Naturopath gives me Keto7-DHEA or Testosterone topical rx cream I break out in massive facial acne and gain a pound per day. I cannot continue for very many days bc I need to lose wt, not gain it. Recently, I am being tested for possible Cushing’s due to a small, benign Adrenal Adenoma on each adrenal gland likely secreting excess Cortisol. Could that be why trying to take DHEA and Testosterone always BACKFIRE? I think my SHBG is always high too.
You probably have high 5alpha-reductace activity. Zinc supplementation could help.
What did you find out?
What's your Thyroid like?
Aren’t you meant to take dhea alongside progesterone to combat effects of it converting to e2
I have low DHEA, but I'm also breastfeeding. What can I do to improve my levels? Is it ok to take a supplement?
Best to speak with your Doctor!
Can you take DHEA along with bio identical hormones?
Can a low DHEA level cause hair loss .
Hello!!
What would you suggest for low Dhea-S and high testerserone?
I would want to see the complete lab report before I could make appropriate recommendations
42 y/o male dhea level around 150
Test 320
Tried 50mg of dhea caused some seriius insomnia right off, does that mean its converting to estrogen. Is worth me taking or would something else be better ?
REDUCE ur dosage to 20mg and take in the morning
You did not mention hair loss, I am curious as to why.
This is not an all inclusive list. I was just listing a few signs of low DHEA
When I use the link for the dutch test my PC is blocking it and telling me it is high risk, can you help us with your link, Dr. ?
That's odd, everything looks okay on our end. Try this link instead: drbethwestie.com/dutch-hormone-testing/
Let me know if you're still experiencing issues!
I was looking for a rewords on those tinctures for your hormone products but I can’t find any. Did anyone ever tried them? So they even work?
My shbg is to the roof 99 and free tests are low .Total tests are fine . Will dhea help me ?
I would have to see your lab results to be able to tell you for sure
How do we correct low DHEAS?
Si può assumere DHEA prendendo capsule ogni sera.
Una buona marca è la
Vitabasix, azienda Svizzera.
Do you have products for men?
No, I pretty much exclusively work with women.
My Dutch test showed DHEAS very low. What will bring it up naturally?
Taking DHEA from GNC or Amazon!
1. exercise 2. Calorie restriction 3.intermittend fasting
DHEA from Martin clinic supplements and DIM from dr eric berg supplements
Im 26 and my sex drive is out the window. But I feel like my cortisol may be high as well. Can you have low DHEA in your 20's? Should I supplement DHEA or am I too young?
You can have low DHEA in your 20s but I would highly recommend testing your hormones before you start supplementing with anything.
@@DrBethWestie thank you!
i am 50. I bought 50 mg is that too much to take?
This really depends on what your labs say in terms of where your levels are at currently.
None of your links work so i'm not sure what happened.
Feel free to send me an email: contact@drbethwestie.com
Hi, can women of child bearing age take DHEA supplements ?
If you have low DHEA, yes!
The link for the Dutch test does not work.
Try this one: drbethwestie.com/dutch-hormone-testing/
Hi Doc,
Thanks for this great video!
I'm wondering if you can you take DHEA with 5HTP?
I saw that it's not reccomended to take DHEA with SSRI as it can increase seratonin to very high levels, but what about with 5HTP? 🙂
Most research has shown no interaction between DHEA and 5HTP but you always want to contact your physician before taking.
My SHBG & FSH so high post radical hysterectomy 8 months just restarted HRT 2 weeks back
I got a question Doc
There is DHEA and DHEA sulfate.
My dhea is 0.9😢
Can DHEA cause adrenal fatigue if taking to many milligrams
Taking too much DHEA or taking it when it’s not necessary can cause symptoms similar to adrenal fatigue
@@DrBethWestie thank you
Does it help with irritability?
It might triple irritability, that's the way it helps it.
@@dekzanlmao this
I’m taking 20 mg and it does not make me irritable. It’s actually referred to as the “happiness” hormone.
Its illegal in Australia :(
May be is too good
Whats illegal?
You most certainly can get in Australia but it has to be prescribed👍
I get mine in Australia prescribed correctly
Does birth control help
It’s not something I would recommend, no.
I Have low dhea
Got your books love them
So glad to hear that!
I have absolutely zero sex drive.
I definitely recommend dutch testing then so that you know exactly what to target! Here's a link with more information on dutch testing for men: dr-beth-westie.mykajabi.com/dutch-testing-for-men
@@DrBethWestie That's very thoughtful. Thank you.
The Dutch test link isn’t working. Just me? 🤔
Try this link: dr-beth-westie.mykajabi.com/dutch-testing
Ive just had a dutch test. Came back low dhea for my age, low cortisol that drops instead of increases in the morning, low dopamine, low phenylethylamine, high glutathione, high glycine. Ive got PMDD, COMT met/val mutation and one copy of c667 mthfr, dutch test showed low methylation of estrogen but I darent treat via comt incase dopamine decreases further. Having all of the symptoms in this vid and more. Do you do dutch interpretation consultations? Im an avid researcher and hoped I'd be able to deep dive and understand everything but its all so complex
Yes I do, send me an email: beth@drbethwestie.com