EP 41: Does DHEA Improve egg quality?

Episode 41 of the My Fertology podcast, hosted by Mary Wong, R.TCMP & Dr. Tanya Wylde, ND, titled "EP 41: Does DHEA Improve egg quality?" was published on August 17, 2022 and runs 10 minutes.

August 17, 2022 ·10m · My Fertology

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Summary

Ever find yourself scouring the internet looking for that one thing to increase egg quality and chances of getting pregnant?  One fertility supplement that can be easily found is DHEA. The good news is that there’s evidence that DHEA can help improve pregnancy rates, specifically for women with a low ovarian reserve.  According to a review of DHEA research; four of five studies analyzed reported increases in pregnancy rates for patients taking DHEA prior to IVF—in one trial, the pregnancy rate more than doubled. Other study results included higher follicle counts, more eggs retrieved, and lower doses of medication required for IVF patients using DHEA before their cycles. It is not known how DHEA works, but we suspect it’s by improving egg quality based on the higher pregnancy rates.  It is not a silver bullet treatment because its effects vary from one woman to the next. That's because we are all unique with our individual physiology.  So, consider testing blood work levels before taking DHEA prescribed by a professional and find out when it's NOT recommended.   Instagram: @drtanyawylde_nd @aliveholistichealthclinic @meetmarywong Please like, comment, share and give us ideas what content is resonating with you, or what you’d like to hear. Subscribe, give us a 5 star review on Apple podcasts! To find out more about Tanya or Mary, or listen to all episodes, head over to http://myfertology.com.

Episode Description

According to a review of DHEA research; four of five studies analyzed reported increases in pregnancy rates for patients taking DHEA prior to IVF—in one trial, the pregnancy rate more than doubled. Other study results included higher follicle counts, more eggs retrieved, and lower doses of medication required for IVF patients using DHEA before their cycles. It is not known how DHEA works, but we suspect it’s by improving egg quality based on the higher pregnancy rates. It is not a silver bullet treatment because its effects vary from one woman to the next. That's because we are all unique with our individual physiology.

So, consider testing blood work levels before taking DHEA prescribed by a professional and find out when it's NOT recommended.

Instagram:

@drtanyawylde_nd

@aliveholistichealthclinic

@meetmarywong

Please like, comment, share and give us ideas what content is resonating with you, or what you’d like to hear. Subscribe, give us a 5 star review on Apple podcasts!

To find out more about Tanya or Mary, or listen to all episodes, head over to http://myfertology.com.