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Controlling hormone levels can help improve many aspects of life. Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is one of the most important hormones in the body because it regulates the production of hormones androgens and estrogen. To lower DHEA levels, you need to start a healthy diet, exercise and get enough sleep. Talk to your doctor and ask to monitor DHEA levels over time. Be careful about the medicines you are taking and you will see positive results over time.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: See your doctor

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   Talk to your doctor. See a general practitioner or an endocrinologist - a specialist in treating hormonal disorders. Your doctor will ask you about your medical history and do blood tests to check DHEA levels. Bring a list of things to ask for the best results.
   • Your doctor may recommend monitoring DHEA levels with a saliva, serum or urine test.
   • These tests are also used to screen for larger adrenal problems, such as Addison's disease.
   • Your doctor will let you know that lowering DHEA levels is important because high levels can cause blood pressure to rise or fall, among other health problems. Fortunately, lowering DHEA levels most of these health problems go away.

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   Take a zinc supplement. Certain minerals, such as zinc, can help reduce swelling and inflammation in the body. If you have been feeling swollen lately and know that the DHEA levels in your body are high, zinc supplements may help. Remember to always talk to your doctor before taking any supplements.

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   Keep track of current health issues. DHEA levels can directly impact other aspects of your health, including any illness you are fighting against. When you talk to your doctor, you may want to monitor more for diabetes, liver disease or cancer while lowering DHEA levels. This proactive approach can help keep you healthy in the long run.

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   Beware of potential drug interactions. Certain medications can have side effects that increase DHEA levels. If you want to lower levels of this hormone, talk to your doctor before taking a new medication. Discuss carefully and evaluate all medications you are taking.
   • For example, diabetes medications (eg Metformin) often increase DHEA levels.

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   Stop taking synthetic DHEA supplements. Talk to your doctor about gradually quitting or abruptly stopping prescription or over-the-counter hormones that you are taking. It is almost impossible to lower DHEA levels if these drugs are still taken.
   • Be aware that quitting can take several months. Just be patient and you will gradually see positive results.

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   Agree to surgery. If elevated DHEA levels are caused by large tumors, surgery may be recommended. You should talk with your doctor about the risks and effects of any surgical procedure before agreeing. The benefit of surgery is that it helps to lower DHEA levels quickly. advertisement

Method 2 of 3: Lifestyle changes

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   Consult your doctor before changing anything. If you want to control your DHEA levels through diet and exercise, you need to talk to your doctor. Your doctor can give you some advice or tips on what works and what doesn't. Your doctor can also immediately start monitoring DHEA levels to help you learn how to adjust your lifestyle.

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   Eat right. One thing is clear that foods do not contain DHEA directly. However, eating certain foods can stimulate the body to produce more or decrease its production of DHEA and other hormones. If you are trying to lower your DHEA levels, avoid foods that increase this hormone level, such as spears, sugar, wheat and dairy products. Instead, try a diet focused on foods with anti-inflammatory properties, such as tomatoes, olive oil, and salmon.

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   Do exercise. Exercising at least 3 times per week is a great way to lower DHEA levels. Switch to cardio and weight training for maximum effect. Exercise also helps build muscle and lose fat.

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   Maintain a healthy weight. Read the Body Mass Index (BMI) guide to find out how much weight is appropriate for your height and age. As the body carries extra weight, fat cells produce more estrogen, DHEA and other hormones.

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   Get enough sleep. For better hormone control, try to sleep for 8 hours a night. Determine a sleep schedule that suits you and stick to it. In fact, some studies suggest that getting a little less sleep is better if you want to lower DHEA levels.

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   Reduce stress. The body is very sensitive to stress and can respond by producing additional hormones, such as DHEA. To lower your levels of this hormone, you should find ways to relieve the stress of your daily life. Practicing yoga (can be practiced at home and at work). Practice deep breathing techniques. Eat at least one meal outside a day to enjoy the fresh air. Go to the movies or take a drawing class with friends.
   • You may ask your doctor to monitor blood pressure along with DHEA levels. When you engage in stress-relieving activities, you will see improvement in all areas.
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Method 3 of 3: Change of safety

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   Monitor the decrease in natural hormone levels with age. DHEA levels usually peak in their 20s when the body becomes hormonally and physically full. After that, levels begin to drop spontaneously until there is no DHEA hormone at the age of 90. Talk to your doctor about controlling DHEA hormone decrease with age while taking other measures, for example, changing your diet.

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   Be careful not to lower DHEA levels too low. In the process of looking for ways to lower DHEA levels, you need to be sure to conduct regular blood tests with your doctor. Altering the body's excess production of DHEA can lead to serious illnesses, such as certain cancers and type II diabetes.

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   Limit cortisol tolerance. Cortisol injections have been associated with increased DHEA levels. If you decide to take any medication that contains cortisol (a hormone itself), talk to your doctor if you are concerned. Your doctor may recommend cortisol as a partial compensation for low DHEA levels. This is commonly used for athletes undergoing intense training.

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   Choose hormonal birth control pills. Chemicals in many birth control pills (oral and injectable) can increase DHEA levels. To determine if the pills you are taking are as effective as testosterone, read the label carefully and talk to your doctor. If you are considering an injection, talk to your obstetrician about the effects of hormones before taking it.
   • Non-hormonal methods, such as insertion, are just as effective as oral contraceptives without the risk of progestin. Many people with migraines or hair loss caused by hormone-altering drugs also find this as a good alternative.

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   No change at all. If high levels of DHEA have no symptoms then you can safely choose not to treat it. Make some lifestyle changes as recommended and see what the results are. In some cases, even DHEA-secreting tumors are left alone as surgery can cause more problems than hormone surges. advertisement

Advice

• Try to be as patient as possible, as hormone changes can be slow. You better choose to be safe when dealing with adrenal problems.

Warning

• Smoking has also been shown to increase DHEA levels. Quitting smoking can help your body use the natural DHEA better.