Guest guest Posted September 2, 2002 Report Share Posted September 2, 2002 DHEA synthesizes testosterone in the body. I think that is the correct term...if not..please correct me...it causes the body to manufacture testosterone. I believe it is considered a supplement, so isn't regulated by the FDA. If you are male, and want to take this compound, please, make sure you are getting a yearly PSA test and the rectal exam (DRE) for prostate cancer. I have mentioned this before, but it concerns me to hear people taking this drug and possibly not considering the ramifications. Prostate cancer feeds off of testosterone. So before taking any of these types of supplements, get these other tests done first, and clear it with your urologist first. Would hate to see you shorten your life just for a little added zip now. Also, it can cause a rise in cholesterol, though most of us don't have that worry. Regards~ Jacque > I'm interested in this also, I take 25 mg a day but not sure if it is > something I really need or not. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 2, 2002 Report Share Posted September 2, 2002 I think I've mentioned before my husband (and also a WLS patient) took DHEA for about 3 months. He started taking it to increase his sex drive. It did indeed do that, but it came along with some dreadful emotional side effects. He became much more aggressive, short-tempered, and irritible (and no, it wasn't because he was not getting enough sex!). After a few months, the side effects became worse than the benefit and he stopped taking it - and returned to his normal, pleasant personality. Kate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 2, 2002 Report Share Posted September 2, 2002 I think I've mentioned before my husband (and also a WLS patient) took DHEA for about 3 months. He started taking it to increase his sex drive. It did indeed do that, but it came along with some dreadful emotional side effects. He became much more aggressive, short-tempered, and irritible (and no, it wasn't because he was not getting enough sex!). After a few months, the side effects became worse than the benefit and he stopped taking it - and returned to his normal, pleasant personality. Kate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 2, 2002 Report Share Posted September 2, 2002 I think I've mentioned before my husband (and also a WLS patient) took DHEA for about 3 months. He started taking it to increase his sex drive. It did indeed do that, but it came along with some dreadful emotional side effects. He became much more aggressive, short-tempered, and irritible (and no, it wasn't because he was not getting enough sex!). After a few months, the side effects became worse than the benefit and he stopped taking it - and returned to his normal, pleasant personality. Kate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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