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| DHEA Complex for Women |
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Review
Summary |
DHEA Complex for Women is a supplement product said to potentially boost female libido. Because DHEA, or Dehydroepiandrosterone, may act as a sex hormone precursor, it is thought to have beneficial effects on sex drive. DHEA is also frequently taken as a supplement by men, sometimes for the purposes of weightlifting and bodybuilding.
It appears that there is an insufficient body of research to back the validity of DHEA as a supplement. In addition, we are concerned by the potential consequences of interfering with the body’s natural hormone levels. Artificially increasing the body’s endogenous testosterone or estrogen may have various adverse effects, some of them minor and some of the potentially devastating. We will evaluate this supplement and primary ingredient for its ability to increase female libido, arousal, and sexual satisfaction.
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| Ingredients at a Glance |
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This particular formulation may contain some of the following ingredients: Vitamin E, Vitamin B6, Chaste Tree Extract, Blue Cohosh Extract, and DHEA 25 mg.
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| Ingredients in Focus |
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We are somewhat concerned by the potential effects of taking a formulation that may alter the body’s hormonal balance. It has been said that DHEA may cause some unpleasant effects in women, such as the growth of increased body hair, acne, and even heart palpitations. DHEA’s hormonal mechanisms may also lead to certain potentially harmful effects. One researcher states, “No studies on the long-term effects of DHEA have been conducted. DHEA can cause higher than normal levels of androgens and estrogens in the body, and theoretically may increase the risk of prostate, breast, ovarian, and other hormone-sensitive cancers. Therefore, it is not recommended for regular use without supervision by a licensed health professional.” A study conducted in 2002 apparently claimed that the overall use of DHEA is not advisable. The authors of this study were said to conclude "there is currently no scientific reason to prescribe DHEA for any purpose whatsoever.”
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| Lifestyle |
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We feel that, even if this ingredient were a highly potent female sexual enhancement component, its pill delivery method does not allow for maximum absorption. Unlike men, whose bodies tend to respond quite well to sexual enhancement pills, women seem to react more positively to topical formulations. We believe that products that are applied directly to the clitoris are more likely to stimulate the sensitive nerve endings in this area. In addition, topical formulations may have an immediate impact on blood flow and clitoral engorgement, which tends to induce rapid arousal.
The fast-acting nature of topical formulations, in our opinion, makes them preferable to a pill. We would add that we are not convinced that DHEA is a desirable ingredient, regardless of the delivery method. We have heard that women tend to respond better to all-natural ingredients such as Sweet Almond, Menthol and Shea Butter, which stimulate the clitoris without affecting hormones.
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| Positives |
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• Contains Vitamin B-6
• Includes Vitamin E
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| Negatives |
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• DHEA is said to cause increased body hair
• May cause acne for some
• DHEA is reported to cause heart palpitations
• May lead to breast, ovarian or other “hormone sensitive” cancers
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| Final Thoughts |
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We believe that until there is more scientific validity to this product’s main ingredient, its value as a supplement may be questionable. Moreover, we do not feel that this product boasts a fast-acting approach to true female sexual arousal.
It has been our experience that topical formulations featuring all-natural ingredients tend to stimulate the female genitalia to arousal. These products can be applied to the clitoris for relatively fast-acting results.
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