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Hormone

DHEA

DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone) is a steroid hormone made mainly by the adrenal glands. The body converts it into sex hormones such as testosterone and estrogens.

Also listed as DEHA, DEAH, DHAE, Pradesterone

Vaginal prasterone has its own indication

In the EU, Intrarosa contains 6.5 mg prasterone, another name for DHEA, in a vaginal pessary for moderate-to-severe symptoms caused by thinning of vulvar and vaginal tissues after menopause. Its evidence and dosing do not transfer to oral supplements. 1

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