Thyroid and DHEA

[Anonymous]

Has anyone with hypothyroidism ever gotten their DHEA levels tested? I was just reading about it and am now wondering if it would be beneficial to have my endo test my levels before we start another IVF cycle. I am looking for anything to help egg quality!

[Anonymous]

I came upon this by accident looking for another forum. I tested with really high fsh for my age and I never did learn the root cause. But as part of my nutritional treatment, I took DHEA and eventually got pregnant naturally. I took a bunch of other vitamins too, plus wheatgrass in the months leading up to it. I never tested positive for hypothyroidism, but did show some symptoms and actually got diagnosed with pregnancy-induced hypothyroidism, so I do wonder if my thyroid played a role in my fertility struggles. In any event, I think the DHEA probably helped steer things in the right direction. My ND recommended stopping it after a period of time though since it is a hormone; you might look to someone well-versed in it for guidance with this kind of treatment. Best of luck!