Britain, France, Germany, Belgium, Italy, Portugal, and Spain were competing for power within European power politics. One way to demonstrate national preeminence was through the acquisition of territories around the world, including Africa.
Additionally, 200 milligrams of DHEA-S has been injected into the blood once or twice weekly beginning at 37 weeks gestation. Multiple doses of 50 milligrams or 100 milligrams of DHEA-S have been injected during weeks 38-42 of pregnancy.
While this hormone has strong ties to fertility issues, a decrease in DHEA can also lead to other conditions later in life, such as Alzheimer's disease, depression, osteoporosis, and heart disease. DHEA supplements are synthesized in a lab and typically sell for less than $20 per 100-count bottle at vitamin stores.