Androstenediol
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In this Article
- What other names is Androstenediol known by?
- What is Androstenediol?
- How does Androstenediol work?
- Are there safety concerns?
- Are there any interactions with medications?
- Dosing considerations for Androstenediol.
Are there any interactions with medications?
Estrogens
Interaction Rating: Moderate Be cautious with this combination.
Talk with your health provider.
Androstenediol seems to increase estrogen levels in the body. Taking androstenediol along with estrogen pills might cause too much estrogen in the body.
Some estrogen pills include conjugated equine estrogens (Premarin), ethinyl estradiol, estradiol, and others.
Testosterone
Interaction Rating: Moderate Be cautious with this combination.
Talk with your health provider.
The body changes androstenediol into testosterone. Taking androstenediol with a testosterone pill might cause there to be too much testosterone in the body. This might increase the chance of testosterone side effects.
Dosing considerations for Androstenediol.
The appropriate dose of androstenediol depends on several factors such as the user's age, health, and several other conditions. At this time there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for androstenediol. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult your pharmacist or physician or other healthcare professional before using.- « Previous
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