Beyond Vaginal Use: Understanding DHEA’s Whole-Body Benefits for Midlife Women
Written by Dr. Laura Kelly, DAOM, L.Ac, Dipl. OM In the realm of women’s health, few substances are as underappreciated yet powerful as DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone). While we have spotlighted DHEA for its local effects on vulvovaginal health, DHEA plays a far more comprehensive role in the body. As a key hormone precursor, DHEA influences a […]
What Is Vulvar/vaginal DHEA and How Does It Work? A Beginner’s Guide
Written by Dr. Laura Kelly, DAOM, L.Ac, Dipl. OM Navigating menopause often brings unexpected challenges, including vaginal dryness, irritation, thinning tissue, pain with intimacy, and reduced libido. While traditional treatments like vaginal estrogen have helped many women, a newer approach offers promising results—vulvar DHEA. Also known as dehydroepiandrosterone, DHEA is a hormone precursor with the […]
DHEA vs. Vaginal Estrogen: Which Menopause Treatment Is Right for You
Written by Dr. Laura Kelly, DAOM, L.Ac, Dipl. OM Let’s be honest—menopause might be natural, but that doesn’t make it comfortable. For many women, the years leading up to menopause usher in more than just hot flashes. Declining estrogen—and, critically, though almost always forgotten, androgen—levels trigger vaginal dryness, discomfort, pain during sex, urinary leakage, and […]
