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What is DHEA? DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone) is an endogenous hormone (made in the human body) secreted by the adrenal gland. DHEA serves as precursor to male and female sex hormones. It is used in the treatment of adrenal insufficiency, depression, induction of labor and systemic lupus erythematosus.

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Reasons Taken

13 patients in the community are taking or have taken DHEA.

Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
General health 4 30%
Fatigue 3 23%
Slow my MS progress 2 15%
Pain 1 7%
Brain fog 1 7%
Other 1 7%

Dosages

Based on the patients currently taking DHEA.

  0 mg day 5 mg day 10 mg day 20 mg day 25 mg day 50 mg day
  2 Number of Patients: 2 1 Number of Patients: 1 2 Number of Patients: 2 1 Number of Patients: 1 4 Number of Patients: 4 1 Number of Patients: 1  

Duration

How long current patients have been taking DHEA or how long patients were taking DHEA before stopping.

Currently taking DHEA

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
0
1
0
4
3
1

Stopped taking DHEA

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
0
1
0
0
0
1
Why Patients Stopped Taking DHEA (multiple reasons could be selected)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Doctor's advice 1 50% Doctor's advice: 50%
Course of treatment ended 1 50% Course of treatment ended: 50%


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