I have the results of all my hormone bloodwork back today. Everything within normal range except for my DHEA sulfate which is skyrocket through the roof higher than the range. Normal range up to 240 and mine is at 314. I am wondering if anyone know what this means? I know it has something to do with the adrenal gland function and that is all I can find. What would an elevated DHEA indicate?

Apparently most women with PCOS have elevated DHEA....I don't know if you have this or not. Also could be adrenal hyperplasia (not even sure what that IS!). Otherwise I have no idea, sorry I couldn't be of more help.

It could be adrenal hyperplasia as Floater suggested, but I'm wondering what other hormones were tested and what were the results and ranges for each of the tests. Did they test your total and free testosterone because some women with PCOS also have elevated DHEA. Do you have the other results so that you can post them?

DHEA can convert to testosterone for some women causing deeper voice, hair growth on face and other unwanted places, anger, rage, hair loss, weight gain, insulin resistance, depression, etc. Do you have any of these symptoms? My niece has it so I am familiar with it!

If it is adrenals are you having difficulty sleeping, difficulty with stress, anxiety, chronic fatigue??? Are you taking any DHEA supplements or anything?


Best Wishes,

TJ

Listen, that DHEA is within normal range.

My Cenegenics lab report lists the best range as being between 350 and 500.

(Just goes to show you how this stuff is NOT an exact science -- and how docs and labs differ on what is right.)

Quest lists normal range as between 25 and 220 mcg.

My DHEA is at 246 and I am still supplementing to get it higher.

I understand, totally confusing, right?

Go with your symptoms. If your DHEA is too high, your face would be breaking out. If that happens, just pull back for awhile.