About Me
- Shu Fan, L.Ac Dipl.Acu and OM(Oriental Medicine)
- Mr.Shu Fan (樊舒先生) is a licensed Washington DC Acupuncturist serving patients in DC, Virginia and Maryland area. Mr. Fan holds the National Certification of Oriental Medicine which includes the practice of Acupuncture, Chinese Herbology and Asian Bodywork Therapy. Mr. Fan is specialized in pain management, fertility and skin care. He is a member of American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM). He pursue his Ph.D ObGyn study in China Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine under Prof. Tan Yong (谈勇) and had his clinic training in JiangSu Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine. His acupuncture advisor is Prof.Sheng (盛灿若). Mr. Fan's office: 1712 I (eye) St NW,#410 , Washington, DC 20036 Tel: 202-246-8833 703-772-7592 Email: acupuncturewellnessfan@gmail.com
Tuesday, January 12, 2016
DHEA in diminished ovarian reserve (DOR)
Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) supplementation in diminished ovarian reserve (DOR)
First of all, DHEA supplementation is not popular in Washington DC area fertility clinics. I heard one doctor in New York and another in Colorado promoting DHEA for raising Testosterone. However, there has been no human trial because of difficulty of getting women signing in. I only have couple of patients telling me that they use DHEA and their age were around 40 years old. Since it is recommended by their doctors but their choice, I did not object to its use, and it is not my choice and knowledge. I am sorry that taking DHEA did not work out for them in DOR situation. My experience of DHEA is its heat phenomena and does not help follicle grow. If it would be used, it is better in Luteal phase or used with herbs.
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