Fertility Decoded

Androgen supplementation (DHEA / testosterone)

Hormone supplements before stimulation, aimed at poor responders.

The verdict

Insufficient evidence to rate.

Evidence positions on Androgen supplementation (DHEA / testosterone) from HFEA, ESHRE, NICE and ISAR
BodyPosition
HFEA
  • Grey — insufficient evidencefor chance of a baby
ESHRENot recommended (research only)

Not recommended (grouped with ovarian-stimulation add-ons — DHEA, growth hormone, testosterone, metformin, aspirin, etc.).

Source
NICENot addressed

Not addressed in NG257.

ISARNo position

Not addressed in the 2021 ISAR add-ons consensus.

In India

Modest supplement cost; varies.

Sources

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