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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.
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Normal Values*
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80-640 µg/dl |
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Women
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< 350 µg/dl |
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Women: Moderate Increase
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350-700 µg/dl |
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Women: High Levels
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> 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.
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