In the 'Lab Values - Hormones' section of our in-depth questionnaire we ask the following question about your DHEA level:
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DHEA levels
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Your answer |
...indicates |
...and suggests |
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"Don't know" |
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"Definitely low" |
Low DHEA level |
A symptom |
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"Reduced" |
Reduced DHEA level |
A symptom |
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"Normal range" |
Normal DHEA level |
A symptom |
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"Elevated" |
Elevated DHEA level |
A symptom |
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Your answer will affect the likelihoods of the conditions below.
Any answers in green reduce the likelihood of the condition.
GLOSSARY
DHEA (DHEA-S)
Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is a steroid produced by the adrenal glands and is the most abundant one found in humans. DHEA may be transformed into testosterone, estrogen or other steroids. It is found in the body as DHEA or in the sulfated form known as DHEA-S. One form is converted into the other as needed.
Last updated: May 10, 2007
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