Does 7-Keto DHEA Increase Libido In Women?

Posted on Sat, 6 Aug 2016

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Question : I've Been taking 7 KETO DHEA for a month, I'm a 61 year old female and my sex drive is like never before. I'm single and not had sex (coitus) in over 7 years. Do you think the 7 KETO has anything to do with putting me over the top. I see no other changes in me otherwise, maybe a little more energy. I take 25mg a day.

Answered by Dr. Ralph Chambers (32 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Hello. DHEA can definitely raise libido in women

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Believe it or not, women have testosterone, just like men, and, in women DHEA can enhance the natural testosterone and increase both libido and energy levels.

That said, any women with a history or breast or uterine cancer shouldn't be taking DHEA and you really should discuss the risks and benefits of the supplement with your doctor.

Please let me know if you need any more information

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Ralph Chambers (5 hours later)

Thank you for your quick reply...I did see my doctor and she thinks I would benefit Taking 25 mg of 7 KETO DHEA every day for 3 months and then to take a break from it. She did tell me not to take DHEA but to take 7 KETO DHEA, that way it would not disrupt my testosterone level? I have never been diagnosed with Breast or Uterine cancer. She said that 7KETO would aid in remembering things and for my foggy brain and would give me more energy. I do see that I can concentrate better, increased my energy but she never mentioned raised libido...I'm 5'2" weigh 135lbs...I lost 2 lbs since taking it...maybe I should use the increased energy by exercising more, tire myself out. Will this help in lowering my libido...If not, I will stop taking 7 KETO instead. I do not want to be in another relationship now and prefer not to have casual sex...but, recently been considering it...And that's usually NOT something I would do.

Answered by Dr. Ralph Chambers (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Not really a disruption of testosterone level

Detailed Answer:
Not so much a raise in the testosterone level but allowing the natural testosterone to function better.

Yes--the exercising and being active should quell the increased libido.

I think for now you should continue to take the 7 Keto DHEA

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina

Follow up: Dr. Ralph Chambers (2 hours later)

I will continue to take 7KETO DHEA for another 2 months,then stop as directed by my doctor.

One more question, and I will stop contacting you. Does 7KETO DHEA enhance any other hormones besides testosterone?

Thank you, I promise this will be my last question to you regarding 7KETO...and/or my libido

Answered by Dr. Ralph Chambers (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No. The 7 Keto DHEA only enhances testosteron

Detailed Answer:
Absolutely no problem with any further questions you may have.

It only enhances the testosterone effect and does not affect estrogen and progesterone

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Ralph Chambers (16 minutes later)

Thank you Dr Chambers for your quick reply...it's 7:30 in the morning here in California, getting ready to meet a friend for a walk around the neighborhood.

Thanks again

Answered by Dr. Ralph Chambers (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
I think the supplement is doing you well

Detailed Answer:
Sounds like it's working well for you

Take care and call on me anytime

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad