HORMONES
DHEA-Sulfate
Also known as DHEA-S
What it is
DHEA-S is an adrenal androgen precursor. The body converts it to testosterone and estrogen in peripheral tissues.
Why it matters
DHEA-S declines with age and can inform decisions about adrenal reserve, mood, and libido in men and women. It is not a first-line hormone marker but adds context to a full panel.
Range GPLX watches for
DHEA-S ranges vary by age and sex. GPLX watches for age-appropriate values in symptomatic patients. Interpretation belongs with your physician.
This educational range is not a personal diagnostic threshold. Your physician interprets your result in context of your full biomarker panel, medications, symptoms, and history.
What abnormal values can suggest
If low
A low DHEA-S value can suggest adrenal insufficiency, chronic stress, aging, or steroid use.
If high
A high DHEA-S value can suggest PCOS in women, adrenal hyperplasia, or, rarely, an adrenal tumor.
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