But if those levels are off, if you have really
high DHEA levels and you're taking testosterone supplementation, you can have a real problem.
The results showed that I was dealing with low progesterone, causing estrogen dominance symptoms, as well as
high DHEA levels.
I have PCOS, Insulin Resistance &
High DHEA are my only known imbalances.
I got a hormone panel done and have really high testosterone, slightly
high DHEA - S, normal estradiol, and rock bottom progesterone (tested on day 21 of my cycle).
High DHEA levels can be a very serious indicator of deeper, more profound problems:
Some of the symptoms of
high DHEA levels include the following:
I ended up ordering the saliva test and testing on day 20 of my cycle and got these results: Estradiol: 1.1 pg / ml range: 1.3 - 3.3 low Progesterone: 42 pg / ml range: 75 - 270 low Testosterone: 107 pg / ml range: 16 - 55
high DHEAS: 14.8 pg / ml range: 2 - 23 Cortisol: 8.0 pg / ml range: 3.7 - 9.5 (morning)
Not exact matches
Women who had
high levels of
DHEAS — a precursor to testosterone — also tended to feel desire more often than women with low levels.
Also, extremely
high doses of
DHEA have actually led to lengthening of the circadian period.
We have a few general ideas about how
high levels of
DHEA are correlated with certain diseases or disorders, and we also have some ideas about how low
DHEA levels may result in a variety of symptoms, but again, none of this is particularly clear or certain at this point in time.
A 2003 study entitled «Effect of Training Status and Exercise Mode on Endogenous Steroid Hormones in Males» (20) discovered that compared to an endurance training group and sedentary group, the resistance training group had
higher levels of luteinizing hormone,
DHEA, cortisol, total and free testosterone and hematocrit.
Because
DHEA is a male hormone, many of the symptoms of
high levels of
DHEA look very similar to
high levels of testosterone in females.
My saliva tested this summer showed very very low estrogen,
high free test., and no
DHEA.
My current labs are as follows: T, Serum 37 ng / dL (was as
high as 62) T Free 4.4 pg / ml (
high)
DHEAS 246.7 ug / dL (was as
high as 473.4) TSH 2.53 uIU / mL T4 Free 1.13 Prolactin 7.6 ng / mL (was as
high as 40.5) Previous glucose test run around 99 - 100 A1C runs around 5.4 - 5.5 Total cholesterol runs around 245
Testosterone, Serum: 59 -
High -(ng / dL) Free testosterone (Direct): 1.9 (pg / mL) TSH: 2.010 (uIU / mL) T4: 6.7 (ug / dL)
DHEA - Sulfate: 332.9 (ug / dL) LH: 9.4 (mIU / mL) FSH: 5.8 (mIU / mL) ACTH: 7.9 (pg / mL) Prolactin: 23.0 (ng / mL) SHBG: 61.6 (nmol / L) Cortisol: 15.8 (ug / dL)
This is where Cortisol is low but
DHEA is
high.
Here is a quote from a website that may be helpful: «
High levels of DHEA can mean that the adrenal glands are increasing DHEA production on response to stress or high glucose levels, or that the ovaries are increasing the production of DHEA as part of the PCOS casc
High levels of
DHEA can mean that the adrenal glands are increasing
DHEA production on response to stress or
high glucose levels, or that the ovaries are increasing the production of DHEA as part of the PCOS casc
high glucose levels, or that the ovaries are increasing the production of
DHEA as part of the PCOS cascade.
This stage is marked by
high cortisol and low
DHEA as pregnenolone steal is in place.
At this point the cortisol remains
high but the
DHEA drops down to normal.
I am wondering why my
DHEAS is
high / out of range, if Oestradiol is
high for cycyle day 3 and if this means menopause?
Any suggestions or knowledge of why my
DHEA is
high?
When it's constantly summer, this can decrease the naturally
higher leptin release that is supposed to occur in cold weather, and hinder fat loss, melatonin responsiveness, prolactin release,
DHEA and growth hormone release, etc..
By measuring circadian rhythm, precursor hormones (
DHEA and 17 hydroxyprogesterone), and cortisol levels, the adrenal saliva test can tell you whether you are in the «alarm reaction» of
high adrenal hormones, in adrenal exhaustion, or somewhere in between.
Excessive
DHEA supplementation (> 25 mg / day in females; > 50 mg / day in males) may be the cause of
high etiocholanolone levels.
In men, as noted above,
DHEA is a 5AR agonist, thus promoting conversion of testosterone to DHT, and has also been shown to exert anti-atherogenic effects;
higher serum levels of
DHEA - S correlate inversely with carotid artery intima - media thickness, plaque and blood flow volume.94
Last blood test 3 weeks ago: day 20 of cycle: My LDL levels are abnormal but I don't know what those are, my
DHEA is low at 59.4, TSH is
high at 5.63, Cortisol is sorta
high at 14.2 (am), Esstradiol is 73.3 (my dr says that all of my hormone has to do with my estradiol being off?)
Got a saliva test and my progesterone is very
high along with my P4 / E2 ratio is through the roof, my
DHEAS are mid range and testosterone a bit low and my E3 very low.
DHEA is the
highest concentration of adrenal steroid hormone found in your blood.
More recently,
higher doses of 5 -
DHEA have been used to improve body composition due to
DHEA's mild anabolic and thermogenic effects.
The vegetarians reported
higher levels of sex hormone - binding globulin (SHBG), bowel movements, and total fiber intake as well as lower levels of free estradiol, free testosterone, dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (
DHEA - s) and BMI.
In the past 13 years, several other signs and symptoms have been associated with Syndrome X: low - density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol oxidized by free radicals, low levels of antioxidant vitamins, elevated C - reactive protein (C - RP, a marker of inflammation), [1] low dehydroepiandrosterone (
DHEA) levels,
high cortisol levels, and sometimes androgen - dependent baldness.
can't tell if I have
high or low testosterone... and the hormone test was 3 weeks after stopping
DHEA.
DHEA & testosterone
high for being post-menopausal.
I was diagnosed with pcos this past spring after an ultrasound revealed polycystic ovaries, my lack of menstration and I had an elevated
DHEAS level at 374, my testosterone was on the
high side of normal at 55.
The
higher quantities of
DHEA substance are very useful for women in menopause to protect them against cardiovascular disease, arteriosclerosis and obesity.
DHEA levels naturally start to decline after the age of 30, which is precisely when many adults start to experience weight gain, sluggishness, lowered libido and other symptoms caused by
higher levels of inflammation.
I keep hearing it is Insulin Resistance, but my Insulin / Glucose were only mildly resistant, but my
DHEA is three times too
high.
If you're experiencing symptoms of low or
high cortisol, you may want to consider testing your cortisol and / or
DHEA levels.
So calorie consumption reduces
DHEA - S, but calorie restriction will keep levels
higher longer.
High levels of
DHEA - S are often associated with hyper - activity of the adrenal glands - so in this case both cortisol and
DHEA - S are elevated in the blood.
Women with PCOS often have
high levels of
DHEA - S precisely for this reason.
I have
high levels of
DHEA which can cause me Carbohydrate Intolerance and I will start this diet.
Cortisol can be overall
high or low cortisol and
DHEA is still in the tank.
Women can easily get stuck here and lock into this
high cortisol / low
DHEA and low progesterone state.
Initial response of
high cortisol and normal
DHEA as your body tries to adapt to the demands of the
high stress situation.
Cortisol is
high and
DHEA drops low.
What has been found is that a
high fiber diet will also decrease blood testosterone, DHT and
DHEA.
It increases estrogen levels, which can help mitigate the effects of
high testosterone and
DHEA, which may have skyrocketed in you as your body became stressed out.
iI am acidic, I have systemic candidiasi & taking CandElims, fibromyalgia, interstitial cystitis, leaky gut with mx food sensitivities, adrenal insufficiency with
high cortisols, low thyroid, low sex hormones & supplementing with
DHEA & progesterone.