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Can insulin resistance cause high dhea levels in females?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Insulin resistance does not cause high DHEA-S levels but a female with high DHEA-S levels may have a condition which can lead to insulin resistance such as PCOS.

Answered 5/22/2022

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