Question 1

can insulin resistance cause high dhea levels in females?

Accepted Answer

: Insulin resistance does not cause high DHEA-S levels but a female with high DHEA-S levels may have a condition which can lead to insulin resistance such as PCOS.

Question 2

2 y-o female high testosterone and dhea so4 levels from blood test results. what could be the cause?

Accepted Answer

Pituitary gland: Most probably overactive pituitary gland in the brain stimulating ovaries to secter more testosterone.

Question 3

what causes low blood level of dhea. i'm 25 female. adrenal tumor maybe? i have high estrogen and chronic fatigue, body pain etc...

Accepted Answer

See endocrinologist: Dhea isn't a hormone we typically measure at random because it isn't as reliable as the longer 1/2 life of dheas.  Likewise, we usually don't measure total estrogen as it isn't helpful.  Dhea is most reliable when compared before and after IV acth during stim testing around other hormones. Adrenal insufficiency can't be identified with a random dhea.

Question 4

is high dhea levels high for a women bad?

Accepted Answer

Adrenal androgen: Hi. DHEA is an adrenal androgen. Do you have male pattern hair growth and/or irregular periods? If you're not taking DHEA, your elevation is coming from your adrenals. This can be seen in some types of congenital adrenal hyperplasia, Cushing's syndrome, and other rarer adrenal problems. I suggest you see an endocrinologist for a proper evaluation including diagnostic tests. Good luck!

Question 5

can a high level of dhea cause weight gain in the abd area? dhea level 650. thanks

Accepted Answer

Not really an: Association.  It's more likely that the cause of your elevated DHEA levels is responsible but still very well could be unrelated.  To be able to better guide you, it would help to understand why a DHEA level was checked, like for an eval for PCOS or too much body hair(hirsuitism) or male pattern baldness in a women?

Question 6

is 599 mcg/dl dhea sulfate level considered to be mildly, moderately, or significantly elevated for 18 yo female?

Accepted Answer

This level is: Mildly elevated, but could be lower or higher if level is repeated. Check w/your doctor. Ask about androgen excess syndromes, including pcos. If overweight, get on diet and exercise to lose pounds.

Question 7

what causes elevated dheas, cortisol and epinephrine levels? thanks in advance

Accepted Answer

DHEA-s: One common cause in females is PCOS (Polycystic ovarian syndrome).

Question 8

my friend's age is 20.she has high levels of dhea.can you say causes of that?hormone level and  period are regular.is that  very serious odangerous?

Accepted Answer

Depends on levels: Dhea is the most abundant adrenal hormone. It's sulfated form is more stable. Labs are not perfect and i wonder why the level was checked in the first place. It may need to be followed and may mean nothing if she is healthy and a symptomatic, but best to have it repeated. If level is too high, more evaluation is needed.

Question 9

renin levels slightly elevated,aldoster levels high, and the quotient is normal.low bp sys 82-98,diast 54-70.cortisol at 8h and at 16h normal, 24 h urine normal. dhea-s borderline low. not taking any meds! what could cause this hyperaldo.with low bp?

Accepted Answer

: 1. Low sodium diet
2. BP meds
3. BP device not working
4. Go to main@hyperaldosteronism.groups.io and learn more.

Question 10

are high dhea sulfate levels and elevated adrenal hormones the same thing? possible causes for 599 mcg/dl? got period (3 months late) day after test?

Accepted Answer

Hormones flux: Hormones fluctuate all the time. Due to your age and the fact that you finally menstruated , there's a good chance your body will correct itself .  But it's very important to see your doc for follow up testing to confirm resolution and continue to follow your levels.

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Can insulin resistance cause high dhea levels in females?

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2 y-o female high testosterone and dhea so4 levels from blood test results. what could be the cause?

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What causes low blood level of dhea. i'm 25 female. adrenal tumor maybe? i have high estrogen and chronic fatigue, body pain etc...

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Is high dhea levels high for a women bad?

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Can a high level of dhea cause weight gain in the abd area? dhea level 650. thanks

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Is 599 mcg/dl dhea sulfate level considered to be mildly, moderately, or significantly elevated for 18 yo female?

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What causes elevated dheas, cortisol and epinephrine levels? thanks in advance

A member asked:

My friend's age is 20.she has high levels of dhea.can you say causes of that?hormone level and period are regular.is that very serious odangerous?

A member asked:

Renin levels slightly elevated,aldoster levels high, and the quotient is normal.low bp sys 82-98,diast 54-70.cortisol at 8h and at 16h normal, 24 h urine normal. dhea-s borderline low. not taking any meds! what could cause this hyperaldo.with low bp?

A member asked:

Are high dhea sulfate levels and elevated adrenal hormones the same thing? possible causes for 599 mcg/dl? got period (3 months late) day after test?

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