Dhea-Dew 25 mg Tablet belongs to the class of medications called ‘endogenous steroid hormone‘ used in the treatment of female infertility. When a woman cannot become pregnant within a year of trying, then the condition is called female infertility. If a woman gets pregnant but experiences miscarriages or stillbirths, it is also included in infertility.

Dhea-Dew 25 mg Tablet contains ‘dehydroepiandrosterone’, which is a hormone. It increases the chances of pregnancy by regulating of ovulation process (release of eggs from the ovary). It acts by increasing the number of eggs produced by the ovary. An egg must be released from the ovary to get fertilized by a sperm cell to get pregnant.

You should take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor. Dhea-Dew 25 mg Tablet may cause side effects such as acne, unwanted hair growth or deeper voice in women (hirsutism), mood changes, headache, fatigue, and insomnia. If any of these side effects persist or get worse, inform your doctor immediately.

It is not recommended to take Dhea-Dew 25 mg Tablet if you are allergic to any contents of it. Dhea-Dew 25 mg Tablet is not recommended if you have hormone-sensitive cancers such as prostate, breast or ovarian cancer, high cholesterol, heart diseases, and mood disorders. Dhea-Dew 25 mg Tablet is not recommended for use in pregnant and breastfeeding women. Dhea-Dew 25 mg Tablet should not be used in children and the elderly without a doctor’s advice. Dhea-Dew 25 mg Tablet may not affect your ability to drive.

Dhea-Dew 25 mg Tablet contains ‘dehydroepiandrosterone’, a hormone naturally produced by the adrenal glands in the body. However, the levels decrease after 30 years of age. So, it is used as a supplement. It helps to improve fertility in women by regulating the ovulation process (release of an egg from the ovary). It also helps to slow down the ageing process and decrease vaginal dryness in postmenopausal women, depression, and osteoporosis (bone thinning).

• Acne
• Mood changes
• Headache
• Fatigue
• Insomnia
• Unwanted hair growth or deeper voice in women (hirsutism)

Dhea-Dew 25 mg Tablet can reduce high-density cholesterol (HDL) levels (considered good cholesterol), so it should not be used in people with high cholesterol. Dhea-Dew 25 mg Tablet may increase the risk of cancers. So, it should not be taken in high doses or prolonged periods unless prescribed by the doctor.  Dhea-Dew 25 mg Tablet may cause urinating problems when used in people with an enlarged prostate. Dhea-Dew 25 mg Tablet may worsen heart problems, liver diseases, blood clotting problems, and polycystic ovarian syndrome (enlarged ovaries with small cysts that cause irregular or prolonged menstrual periods).

Drug-Drug Interactions: Dhea-Dew 25 mg Tablet may interact with medicines used to treat fits (carbamazepine and valproic acid), antidepressants (lithium, fluoxetine, paroxetine, sertraline, and citalopram, etc.), antipsychotic medicines (clozapine, olanzapine, chlorpromazine,  promazine, and thioridazine, etc.), medicine that induce sleep (triazolam), hormonal drugs (estrogen and testosterone), and medicine used to treat diabetes (insulin).

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Dhea-Dew 25 mg Tablet should be used with caution in people with heart problems, liver disease, diabetes, high cholesterol, thyroid problems, polycystic ovarian syndrome (enlarged ovaries with small cysts), blood clotting problems, cancers of the breast, prostate, and ovary.

• CARBAMAZEPINE
• VALPROIC ACID
• LITHIUM
• FLUOXETINE
• PAROXETINE
• SERTRALINE
• CITALOPRAM
• CLOZAPINE
• OLANZAPINE
• CHLORPROMAZINE
• PROMAZINE
• THIORIDAZINE
• TRIAZOLAM
• ESTROGEN
• TESTOSTERONE
• INSULIN

• Do regular exercise and physical activity. Maintain a healthy weight. Besides this, weight-bearing exercises can help in making your bone strong. Aerobics, yoga, and activities like tai chi may help relax the body and mind.

• Consume a healthy diet, including food rich in antioxidants, fibre-rich foods, and high-fat dairy. Cut down on carbs or limit refined carbs.
• Try to be stress-free to improve your mood swings due to hormonal fluctuations.
• Limit caffeine intake.
• Quit smoking and limit alcohol consumption as these can be risk factors for female infertility.

Female Infertility: When a woman cannot become pregnant within a year of trying, the condition is called female infertility. If a woman gets pregnant but experiences miscarriages or stillbirths, it is also included in infertility. It can occur due to ovulation disorders (problems with ovaries), damage to the fallopian tubes and problems with the uterus or cervix. The risk factors include age, being overweight or obese, smoking, alcoholism and sexually transmitted infections.