DHEA-S (Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate)

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DHEAS (Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate)

DHEAS is produced primarily in the adrenal gland, where it reflects adrenal androgen production.

Normal levels of DHEAS make adrenal disease very unlikely.

Moderate increases in DHEAS are associated with:

Anovulation/amenorrhea
Polycystic ovary syndrome
Hyperprolactinemia

Marked elevations of DHEAS are associated with large increases in circulating testosterone, produced either directly by the adrenal gland, gonads, or by peripheral conversion.

Normal Values*

Men	80-640 µg/dl
Women	< 350 µg/dl
Women: Moderate Increase	350-700 µg/dl
Women: High Levels	> 700 µg/dl

*These are general values taken from a variety of sources. The actual normal values may vary from lab to lab and from one type of testing protocol to another.

The information contained here is an abbreviated summary. For more detailed and complete information, consult the manufacturer's product information sheets or standard textbooks

Source: Operational Medicine 2001, Health Care in Military Settings, NAVMED P-5139, May 1, 2001, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, Department of the Navy, 2300 E Street NW, Washington, D.C., 20372-5300

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