Doctors' Answers to "Frequently Asked Questions" - Pregnenolone


These comments are made for the purpose of discussion and should NOT be used as recommendations for or against therapies or other treatments. An individual patient is always advised to consult their own physician.

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Question: What effects does the hormone pregnenolone have on the body? Does a woman with a family history of breast cancer have to worry about taking it?

Answer: Pregnenolone is the first step in steroid synthesis from cholesterol to whatever steroid is to be made. I am not aware of any drug containing pregnenolone and I would just be guessing about possible effects. In general, I doubt much would happen.
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