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My dhea-s is 11.5 (anything below 9.8 is normal). all other labs within range. cause of concern? tests needed? thanks!
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Depends: B"sd DHEAS is the stable (sulfated) form of DHEA the major precusor steroid hormone in the androgen/estrogen pathway. It is a marker of overall adrenal function especially considered a marker of adrenal androgens. Concern would arise from any associated menstrual, androgenic (eg hirsuitism, acne) or metabolic disturbances. If none would still monitor on occasion for further elevation.
Answered 2/17/2016
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