Dehydroepiandrosterone(Dhea)

Uses	Female infertility
Therapy	Drugs For Female Infertility
Side Effects	Acne, facial hair, oily skin, hair loss, mood changes, voice deepening, smelly sweat, abnormal heart rhythm, decreased good cholesterol level

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Molecule Description

Dehydroepiandrosterone(Dhea) is used to treat female infertility to improve ovary functioning. It is also useful in females with a poor response during the in-vitro fertilization (IVF) process. This is a hormonal medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should not take this medicine. Inform your doctor if you are on any other hormonal medicines or psychiatric medicines. You may experience oily skin, facial hair growth, hair loss, acne while taking this medicine.

Uses

Dehydroepiandrosterone(Dhea) is used to treat female infertility by improving the ovary functions in females. It is also useful in females with a poor response during the in-vitro fertilization (IVF) process.

Contraindications

When should one not use Dehydroepiandrosterone(Dhea)

If you are allergic to dehydroepiandrosterone or any other ingredients of this medicine.
If you are having any form of cancer or risk of having cancer (as this medicine promotes the growth of some cancers cells).
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Side effects

Common side effects of this drug are:

Acne
Oily skin
Facial hair
Hair loss
Mood changes
Voice deepening
Smelly sweat
Abnormal heart rhythm
Decrease good cholesterol level

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Dehydroepiandrosterone(Dhea) passes into the blood of the developing baby and produces adverse side effects, so do not take this medicine if you are pregnant.

Breast Feeding

Dehydroepiandrosterone(Dhea) passes into breast milk and produces side effects in your baby, so do not use this medicine if you are breastfeeding your baby.

Driving

Dehydroepiandrosterone(Dhea) does not affect your ability to drive.

Alcohol

No, Dehydroepiandrosterone(Dhea) produces liver problems as a side effect so if you use it along with alcohol, it may exaggerate the side effects.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You are at a risk of breast cancer (including post-menopausal women), prostate cancer (as this medicine increases the chances of these cancers on long term treatment).
You have high blood cholesterol levels.
You have a history of heart or mental problem.
You have any liver and/or kidney problem.
You have any thyroid problem.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Many females have complaints of infertility due to one or other problems related to the ovary. Due to ovary problems, many females don't respond properly to the in-vitro fertilization process.
The administration of this medicine releases a female hormone that helps in improving the ovary functions. This improves ovary function that helps in the generation of female eggs and improves the chances of fertility.

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

Some medicines can affect the way Dehydroepiandrosterone(Dhea) works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interactions.
In particular, if you are taking medicines to treat high blood pressure, heart failure, high/abnormal cholesterol levels, blood thinners, anti-infectives, anti-diabetics, anti-asthmatics, pain killers, immunomodulatory medicines or medicines for brain-related disorders.
Testosterone when co-administered with this medicine increases the side effects, thus should be avoided.
Medicine for mental illness such as citalopram, escitalopram, fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, paroxetine can worsen the mental status, thus should be used cautiously.

Dosage

Overdose

If you think you have taken too much of this medicine, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital. An overdose of Dehydroepiandrosterone(Dhea) may increase the chances of side effects.

Missed a Dose

If you have missed taking any dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember. If it's time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose of this medicine to compensate for the missed one.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Dehydroepiandrosterone(Dhea) is used to improve the ovary functions in females. It is also useful in females with a poor response during the in-vitro fertilization (IVF) process. This medicine is used for the treatment of infertility in females.

Other medicines may alter the effectiveness of Dehydroepiandrosterone(Dhea) or increase the chances of side effects. Tell your doctor if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines including medicines for mental problems or hormonal medicines.

Do not stop this medicine without a doctor's advice as it may increase the chances of reappearance of the symptoms.

You may experience increased oiliness of the skin, acne, increased facial hair growth, increased odor of the sweat, hair loss, mood changes, deepening of the voice and increased muscle growth.