DHEA test results - 1.6, how much to supplement?

Hiya, My IVF is with UCLH & the NHS don’t test for DHEA levels (I asked before my first round in January) so I did the medi checks test a few weeks ago & just got my results. I’m deficient / Low. 1.6 I ordered 25mg tablets of DHEA from Biovea & while waiting for my results I have started taking 1 in the morning & 1 on the evening (a daily total of 50mg of DHEA) BUT I’d like to know if anyone had a similar result to me 1.6 & what your doctor put you on for DHEA supplements per day? Should I go up to 25mg 3 x a day? (Total daily of 75mg) Or more?
I fear I may not make much difference as I start my last round of stims on the NHS at the start of November but my thinking is ‘you never know’ it may make a difference. I should try right.
Any help really appreciated. Thanks

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No right and wrong in this one Michelle, the only way you know the correct dose is by starting and then rechecking. I recently read a letter by one of the original doctors to recommend DHEA, he talked about the risks of taking too high a rise and suggested 25mg as a starting dose. But if course this may be too low a dose for some. You should check your testosterone when you test your DHEA as supplementing with DHEA will increase your testosterone levels, and high testosterone is bad for egg quality. I am very petite, my level was also very low. Twice daily was too much for me and actually 25mg every second day was perfect for a long time. I now take 25mg once daily. This is a great page for understanding what target levels you are aiming for - https://www.itstartswiththeegg.com/top-10-questions-about-dhea-and-fertility/

Mine wasn’t measured but my private clinic put me on it anyway and I had to take 3 x 25mg tablets a day (one in morning, one lunch and one in eve)

I have ready About an egg extensively over the last few years & use her guides on supplementation. (Been on supplements 2 years) only recently found out where to get the DHEA home test (medichecks) & buy DHEA that ships to the UK. (Biovea)

My DHEA has been tested & is 1.6 (low) My AMH is Low , my FSH is now getting High & my follicle count at each base line scan is now lowering. My first round in February I collected 12 eggs/7 mature by 2 round end of August I only had 5 eggs but only 4 collected (1 was too big & we lost it) so it seems my body is on the path of decline… I’ve just turned 39.

The NHS don’t say too much about DHEA so I’m reluctant to talk to the doctors again. But again need them to know what I’m taking just incase.

Maybe I’ll stick to 3 times a day for now as between when I started taking it this week & my next round of stims I have only 3 weeks….

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