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Your DHEA-S (a partner-hormone to cortisol) is within the normal reference range, indicating adequate adrenal androgen production.
Your DHEA-S (a partner-hormone to cortisol) is very low. DHEA-S (a partner-hormone to cortisol) is the main adrenal androgen and is a precursor to estrogen and testosterone. Critical deficiency suggests noticeable adreduced kidney function or a very significant age-related adrenal decline. Low DHEA-S (a partner-hormone to cortisol) is associated with fatigue, low libido, loss of pubic and axillary hair, and potentially impaired ovarian function.
Seek urgent endocrinology evaluation. Adrenal function testing including cortisol stimulation test should be arranged.
DHEA-S very low — noticeable adrenal androgen deficiencyYour DHEA-S (a partner-hormone to cortisol) is below the reference range. Low DHEA-S (a partner-hormone to cortisol) in reproductive-age women may contribute to reduced libido, fatigue, and possibly impaired ovarian function. It declines naturally with age but low levels in young women warrant investigation.
Discuss with your doctor. If symptomatic, evaluation for adreduced kidney function and possible DHEA supplementation under medical supervision may be appropriate.
DHEA-S below reference range — adrenal androgen insufficiencyYour DHEA-S (a partner-hormone to cortisol) is at the lower end of normal. This may be normal for your age or may reflect early adrenal androgen decline.
Discuss with your doctor if you have symptoms of androgen insufficiency.
DHEA-S: low-normal — borderline adrenal androgen statusYour DHEA-S (a partner-hormone to cortisol) is within the normal reference range, indicating adequate adrenal androgen production.
No specific action required.
DHEA-S within normal reference range — adequate adrenal androgen productionYour DHEA-S (a partner-hormone to cortisol) is in the optimal range, reflecting excellent adrenal androgen production for reproductive health.
No action needed.
DHEA-S in optimal range — excellent adrenal androgen statusYour DHEA-S (a partner-hormone to cortisol) is mildly above the reference range. Elevated DHEA-S (a partner-hormone to cortisol) can indicate adrenal androgen overproduction from congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH), PCOS with adrenal androgen excess, or adrenal tumors. It contributes to androgen excess symptoms and may affect ovulation.
Discuss with your doctor. 17-OHP testing for CAH, PCOS evaluation, and adrenal imaging if markedly elevated should be arranged.
DHEA-S above reference range — possible adrenal androgen excess or PCOSYour DHEA-S (a partner-hormone to cortisol) is noticeably elevated, confirming adrenal androgen excess. Combined with elevated testosterone, this strongly suggests PCOS with adrenal component or non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia. High adrenal male-type hormones (androgens) suppress ovulation and impair fertility.
Seek endocrinology or reproductive endocrinology evaluation. Treatment of androgen excess (often with low-dose dexamethasone or oral contraceptives for non-conception cycles, or specific fertility treatment for conception cycles) should be planned.
DHEA-S noticeably elevated — adrenal androgen excess confirmed; PCOS or CAH likelyYour DHEA-S (a partner-hormone to cortisol) is very high. Very high DHEA-S (a partner-hormone to cortisol) raises serious concern for an adrenal androgen-secreting tumor (adrenocortical carcinoma or adrenal adenoma) in addition to noticeable CAH. This requires urgent imaging and specialist evaluation.
Seek urgent endocrinology evaluation. Adrenal CT/MRI and specialist assessment should be arranged immediately.
DHEA-S very high — adrenal tumor must be urgently excludedUpload your lab report and get your actual values interpreted in plain English — instantly, with no medical training required.