DHEA & Pregnenolone Therapy

DHEA and Pregnenolone Therapy for Women

The female body needs these two adrenal hormones for optimal health. But how much matters. The wrong amount can compromise your immune system, leave you vulnerable to the ravages of stress, and negatively impact other hormones. To get the right amount, physician supervision is essential.

Facts About DHEA and Pregnenolone for Women

1. Both of these hormones decline with age, but they can also become deficient as a consequence of chronic stress.
2. DHEA and pregnenolone support cognitive function, memory, and stable moods.
3. Both hormones fortify the body against the destructive effects of stress and excess cortisol production.
4. People who are profoundly DHEA deficient often describe feeling exhausted.
5. The fact that DHEA and pregnenolone are available over the counter is good for simplicity of access, but bad for ensuring proper dosage and quality. We strongly feel that all hormones, including DHEA and pregnenolone, should be taken by prescription only.

DHEA and Longevity

Many studies have shown low levels of DHEA to be present at the onset of most chronic and acute illnesses, leading researchers to conclude that DHEA is critical to a properly functioning immune system. Some studies have correlated low levels of DHEA with a shorter lifespan. Conversely, healthy levels of DHEA are a strong predictor of longevity and a lower incidence of disease.

Method of Treatment

Over-the-counter DHEA and pregnenolone are unregulated. In other words, what the label says is in the bottle is rarely what the bottle actually contains. To be sure of potency and purity, DHEA and pregnenolone should be taken by prescription.

Also, dosing for DHEA and pregnenolone should be optimized just like any other hormone. And optimization requires lab testing. If you buy DHEA and pregnenolone over-the-counter without checking your levels, you’re effectively guessing at what your body needs.

• We start by checking DHEA and pregnenolone levels via lab testing.
• If treatment is needed, our physicians will write a prescription for DHEA and/or pregnenolone that precisely meets your individual needs.
• Lab testing will be done at regular intervals thereafter to ensure your levels remain optimal, with adjustments to dosing as needed.

Guesswork has no place in better aging. Quality hormone therapy is about precision. Let us check your DHEA and pregnenolone levels. If you’re deficient, our physicians will ensure you get the dosing that’s right for you. It’s that simple.