What Is a DHEA Blood Test?
DHEA-S (dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate) is produced by the adrenal glands and is a precursor to testosterone and estrogen.
Normal Ranges
- Men: 80–560 µg/dL
- Women: 35–430 µg/dL
- Declines with age (peaks in 20s)
High DHEA-S
- PCOS
- Adrenal tumors/hyperplasia
- Cushing's syndrome
- Supplement use
Low DHEA-S
- Adrenal insufficiency
- Pituitary disorders
- Aging
- Chronic illness
Source: Endocrine Society, NLM MedlinePlus.
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