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I have been through menopause for a few years now and im still getting cystic acne. my dr checked my hormones and all is okay but my dheas is 251. im 46 is this a concern since all other hormones are normal ?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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DHEA: According to Mount Sinai Health system there lab site lists the following DHEA level for women : 145 to 395 micrograms per deciliter. It would seem you levels are within the normal range.

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Answered 11/10/2019

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A member asked:

I have been through menopause for a few years now and im still getting cystic acne. my dr checked my hormones and all is okay but my dheas is 251. im 46 is this a concern since all other hormones are normal ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Dr Hegab and another doctor agreed

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