A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized placebo-controlled trials of DHEA treatment effects on quality of life in women with adrenal insufficiency
Alkatib AA, Cosma M, Elamin MB, Erickson D, Swiglo BA, Erwin PJ, Montori VM
Published in Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism
Methodology
Meta-analysis of 10 randomised placebo-controlled trials of DHEA replacement in women with primary or secondary adrenal insufficiency.
Key Findings
DHEA produced a small improvement in health-related quality of life and depression scores, with no significant effect on anxiety or sexual wellbeing.
Conclusions
DHEA replacement in adrenal insufficiency offers at best small quality-of-life benefits and is not routinely recommended.
Limitations
Small trials; short duration; heterogeneous quality-of-life instruments; long-term safety unknown.
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