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Suggest Treatment For PCOS, Elevated DHEA And High Insulin Serum
Brief Answer:
Metformin
Detailed Answer:
There have been many published studies in medical literature attempting to analyze the effect of metformin on DHEA and other male hormones ('androgens') like testosterone and androstenedione.
The results have been variable from modest to no reductions.
For these reasons, the consensus by experts is to not use metformin for specifically improving the consequences of excess androgens (such as excess hair growth or loss in male pattern, acne) in women with PCOS, as there is no major benefit perceived.
Metformin
Detailed Answer:
There have been many published studies in medical literature attempting to analyze the effect of metformin on DHEA and other male hormones ('androgens') like testosterone and androstenedione.
The results have been variable from modest to no reductions.
For these reasons, the consensus by experts is to not use metformin for specifically improving the consequences of excess androgens (such as excess hair growth or loss in male pattern, acne) in women with PCOS, as there is no major benefit perceived.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
How can dhea be lowered & is it my adrenals causing the increase
Brief Answer:
Follow up
Detailed Answer:
There is a mild over-production of DHEA by the adrenals in those who have PCOS.
Lifestyle changes such as weight loss through diet and exercise generally help overall problems in PCOS but many a times, hormone treatment like estrogen is required to over-ride the effect of DHEA and testosterone in the body.
Follow up
Detailed Answer:
There is a mild over-production of DHEA by the adrenals in those who have PCOS.
Lifestyle changes such as weight loss through diet and exercise generally help overall problems in PCOS but many a times, hormone treatment like estrogen is required to over-ride the effect of DHEA and testosterone in the body.
Note: For more information on hormonal imbalance symptoms or unmanaged diabetes with other comorbid conditions, get back to us & Consult with an Endocrinologist. Click here to book an appointment.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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