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DEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE SULFATE

To help evaluate whether our adrenal glands are working properly; to detect adrenal tumors or cancers; to help determine the cause of masculine physical characteristics (virilization) in girls and women or early puberty in boys our needs to be your

WHY SHOULD I GET TESTED?

To help evaluate whether our adrenal glands are working properly; to detect adrenal tumors or cancers; to help determine the cause of masculine physical characteristics (virilization) in girls and women or early puberty in boys

WHEN SHOULD I GET TESTED?

The Dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate test is often done in women who show signs of having excess male hormones. Some of these signs are male body changes, excess hair growth, oily skin, acne, irregular periods, or problems becoming pregnant.

It may also be done in women who are concerned about low libido or decreased sexual satisfaction who have pituitary or adrenal gland disorders.

TEST PREPARATION

There are no preparations needed for this test. However, women should talk to their doctor about the timing of their test. Your doctor may want to collect the sample a week prior or following your menstrual period.

  • Why do I need this test?

  • This test is performed to check the function of the two adrenal glands. One of the glands sits above each kidney. They are one of the major sources of the androgen in women.

 

  • ✔In men, the male hormone effect can not be important if testosterone level is normal.
  • ✔In women, DHEA is contributing to normal libido and sexual satisfaction.
  • ✔DHEA may also have effects on the immune system.

 

    • The DHEA sulfate test is frequently done in women who show signs of having excess male hormones. Some of these signs are male body changes, excess hair growth, oily skin, acne, irregular periods, or problems becoming pregnant.

 

  • It can also be done in women who are worried about low libido or decreased sexual satisfaction who have pituitary or adrenal gland disorders.
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