How much DHEA should I take?

The effective dose is 6.5 mg vaginal pessary daily, then twice weekly.

What products contain DHEA?

HypeCheck has analyzed 1 products containing DHEA, including Host Defense MycoShield Throat Spray.

Does DHEA Help With Painful Sex Relief?

Q: Does DHEA help with painful sex relief?

Based on moderate evidence, Vaginal DHEA reduces painful intercourse in postmenopausal women, with 92% reporting improvement..

Vaginal DHEA reduces painful intercourse in postmenopausal women, with 92% reporting improvement.

Moderate Evidence

Evidence Summary

Vaginal DHEA reduces painful intercourse in postmenopausal women, with 92% reporting improvement.

Effective Dose

6.5 mg vaginal pessary daily, then twice weekly

Supporting Studies

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PMID 41903372

Products Containing DHEA

Host Defense MycoShield Throat Spray

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Other Claims About DHEA

Vaginal DHEA is an FDA-approved optio... (moderate) DHEA levels rise naturally during acu... (weak)

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