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Efficacy of DHEA in a Cream Form
Efficacy of DHEA in a Cream Form

Why is DHEA prescribed only as a capsule?

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Written by Jo Cullen
Updated over 4 months ago

DHEA is considered a "prohormone" or a hormone precursor and is used to increase the levels of estrogen and testosterone in the body that decline during the menopause transition. Because DHEA isn't water soluble and isn't absorbed well by the skin, it's most effective when taken orally. This is why Winona only prescribes DHEA in the form of 25 mg or 50 mg oral capsules.

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