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I'm 50, post-menopause, both ovaries removed, no hrt, and my dhea is 476. i have hair loss, oily skin, acne. is my dhea high? is this an adrenal issue
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The only way to answer: Would be by getting blood levels drawn
Answered 5/14/2015
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Need more info: Your DHEA is not too much out of the normal. I think you need to see an endocrinologist and have your thyroid function evaluated and have your pituitary checked into.
Answered 5/15/2015
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