Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
My DHEA-S level is 482, which is quite high for a female. The test was done after more than 12 hours of fasting. Is it fine? The test was done as I have seven to eight thick facial hairs on my chin. About four years back, I visited a doctor for the same issue of facial hair. After checking the report, the doctor had not prescribed any medication. Since removing hair is time-consuming, and I have to get it removed every 15 days, I thought of getting a laser treatment. Before prescribing anything, the dermatologist asked me to get a few tests done. All my other reports are normal except DHEA-S. Please give your expert opinion regarding this.
Hi,
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If your testosterone and dihydrotestosterone levels are normal, then this level is not of much significance. So, please send me your testosterone and DHT levels.
Patient's Query
Hi doctor,
Thank you for your answer.
My testosterone level is 0.37. The DHT test was not done.
Prolactin: 9.26 ng/mL Cortisol: 172.91 nmol/L Luteinizing Hormone (LH): 5.32 mIU/mL Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH): 2.77 mIU/mL Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH): 3.27 μIU/mL Hemoglobin (Hb): 10.9 g/dL Total Leukocyte Count (TLC): 7300 cells/µL Polymorphonuclear leukocytes (Polymorphs): 60% Eosinophils: 6% Basophils: 0% Monocytes: 3% Lymphocytes: 31% Platelet Count: 215 × 10³/µL Red Blood Cell Count (RBC): 4.71 million cells/µL Packed Cell Volume (PCV): 34.2%
Thank you.
Hi,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
DHEA-S is secreted by the adrenal glands in both males and females. High levels of DHEA-S can be caused by multiple factors. An increase in DHEA-S is known as adrenal hyperandrogenism. The levels above 500 need to be investigated further. Since your level is 482, you need not worry. A slight increase is common at your age. It is also seen in patients with PCOS - polycystic ovarian syndrome or idiopathic hirsutism. Your testosterone levels are quite low. This is because of the high DHEA-S levels, which are able to suppress testosterone production. This is a good sign, and it means that your glands are functioning normally. DHEA-S has very low activity in hair growth. The main hormones causing hirsutism are testosterone and DHT. Since your testosterone levels are normal and you only have a few hairs, I suggest that you proceed with lasers. DHEA-S will not be a problem for your laser response.
I hope this helps you.
Thank you.
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Answered byDr. Shalini Patodiya
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