Question 1

What does it mean when your hormones are high then it should be?

Accepted Answer

It depends upon which of the thousands of hormones are "high". How do you know one or more are elevated. If you have concerns or questions, see your doctor.

Question 2

What does it mean when your hormones are slighlty high with a positive pregnancy test?

Accepted Answer

I think it depends on which hormones you are referring to as being high.  Is your beta hcg higher than expected?  If this is the case then maybe you are further along than first thought.  The expectation is for the hcg to rise, in fact double every 2 days.

Question 3

My hormone tests came in with high 3-androstanediol, high aldrosterone, high aldosterone, high 5a-thb, elevated 5-reductase, and low 11b-hydroxyetiocholanolone. what can this mean?

Accepted Answer

Apparently you are undergoing a work up for steroid and male hormones/androgen metabolism.  These are unusual blood tests, and typically only performed when, usually a specialist, has a specific diagnosis in mind.  I'm certain you can receive a better, more satisfying explanation by working with the doctor who ordered these tests. Pursuing that is your best option.  Good wishes:)

Question 4

Do high female hormones mean twins?

Accepted Answer

There is no correlation. Besides, how do you know your female hormone level is high?

Question 5

What does it mean to have high dhea sulfate levels (elevated adrenal hormones)? what are the problems associated with this? what can it lead to?

Accepted Answer

A high (how high) dheas level may mean nothing at all. I don't know why the level would have been drawn in the first place. It can be significantly (not slightly) elevated in a variety of ovarian or adrenal problems, including pcos. It is also stimulated by certain medications. As a solitary finding without other clinical information, however, it has no value. Talk w/the doctor who ordered it, .

Question 6

What can be the cause of an elevated dhea sulfate level (elevated adrenal hormones) of 599 mcg/dl? what does it mean if it's idiopathic?

Accepted Answer

A dhea-s of 599 (correct -comes from the adrenals) is somewhat increased but will usually not cause problems.  It would help to know the reason why it was done.  If periods are irregular other tests were probably run and if normal would be reassuring.  If periods very irregular and increased facial hair you should definitely see an endocrinologist if you have not done so to look for other things.

Question 7

Does the thyroid  stim hormone test  result  0.0300 mean thyroid is high or low?

Accepted Answer

It implies that the thyroid is hyperfunctioning.  Discuss this with your doctor.

Question 8

What does high prolactin and low leutinizing hormone and follicle stimulating hormone mean for a 33 yr old male?

Accepted Answer

It can be secondary to a prolactinoma, which is a noncancerous pituitary tumor that produces a hormone called prolactin. This results in too much prolactin. Decreased sexual interest
enlargement of breast tissue (gynecomastia), headache, impotence, infertility, vision changes.

Question 9

Is body hair permanent? i mean i have pcod and hormonal imbalance. i am having body hair but it is not heriditary will it reduce with growing age? i have high levels of prolactin as well?

Accepted Answer

Hirsutism in women is a response to high androgen levels accompanying PCOS. Talk to your Dr about medication regimens that can reduce androgens and normalize your hormones. This will reduce not only the Hirsutism, but also various other concerns such as abdominal weight gain, irregular/painful periods, irritability, and ovarian cysts.

Question 10

I have high cortisol levels.  what does this mean? i am in perimenopause and have been tested for my hormone levels.  a recent saliva test showed i have high cortisol levels.  i have been suffering from anxiety, depression and insomnia.  i am under going

Accepted Answer

High cortisol levels should be confirmed and further evaluated by an internist or endocrinologist. Salivary testing is not mainstream and could be misleading. Stress can result in elevations of cortisol but these will usually suppress with Dexamethasone (this is part of the further testing).

What does it mean when your hormones are high