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What does it mean when androstenedione and dheas is high in pcos? lab range is 23-266 mcg/dl for dheas and mine is 311. androstenedione is at 231?

Q: what does it mean when androstenedione and dheas is high in pcos? lab range is 23-266 mcg/dl for dheas and mine is 311. androstenedione is at 231?

: In PCOS most of these precursors of androgen are secreted by the adrenal glands and I feel the exact cause is not really known. Many such patients are put on metformin to improve chances of fertility. A gynecologic endocrinologist can explain this best.

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In PCOS most of these precursors of androgen are secreted by the adrenal glands and I feel the exact cause is not really known. Many such patients are put on metformin to improve chances of fertility. A gynecologic endocrinologist can explain this best.

Answered 12/12/2021

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A member asked:

What does it mean when androstenedione and dheas is high in pcos? lab range is 23-266 mcg/dl for dheas and mine is 311. androstenedione is at 231?

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