Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulphate (DHEAS) Blood Test
Hormone
Fatigue, stress intolerance, aging concerns, or need assessment of adrenal hormone function for optimal energy and hormonal health?
The DHEAS Test measures a hormone that the body uses to make oestrogen and testosterone. This test may help check hormone balance, fertility, and symptoms such as tiredness, irregular periods, or unwanted hair growth.
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The DHEAS Test measures a hormone that the body uses to make oestrogen and testosterone. This test may help check hormone balance, fertility, and symptoms such as tiredness, irregular periods, or unwanted hair growth.
Think of DHEA-S as your body's fountain of youth hormone – it's like a master key that unlocks the production of other vital hormones including testosterone and estrogen. Produced mainly by your adrenal glands (those small but mighty glands that sit on top of your kidneys), DHEA-S acts as your body's raw material for creating the hormones that keep you feeling energetic, balanced, and youthful. Unfortunately, like many good things in life, your DHEA-S levels naturally decline as you age, which is why this test can be so revealing about your overall hormonal health.
The DHEA-S test measures these hormone levels in your blood to give you and your healthcare provider a window into how well your adrenal glands are functioning and whether your body has enough building blocks to maintain healthy hormone production. When your DHEA-S levels are too low, you might experience fatigue, mood changes, decreased energy, or signs of premature aging, while levels that are too high could indicate adrenal dysfunction or other hormonal imbalances. This simple blood test is particularly valuable if you're dealing with chronic stress, unexplained fatigue, or wondering whether hormone therapy might benefit you – it's like getting a report card on your body's ability to maintain its hormonal harmony.
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You may benefit from the Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulphate (DHEAS) Blood Test
Essential for individuals with adrenal symptoms, hormone deficiency concerns, aging-related issues, or anyone needing comprehensive adrenal hormone assessment.
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How to prepare
No special preparation required. Inform healthcare provider of hormone medications, stress levels, and any factors that might affect DHEA-S levels or interpretation.
Understanding results
Results show DHEA-S levels compared to age-appropriate ranges. Low levels may indicate adrenal dysfunction requiring hormone replacement therapy or lifestyle modifications.
After the test
Address abnormal DHEA-S through DHEA supplementation if deficient, stress management techniques, lifestyle modifications, and treatment of underlying adrenal conditions. Work with endocrinologists for complex hormone management.
Frequently Asked Questions
DHEA-S is an adrenal hormone that serves as a precursor for sex hormones and is considered a marker of adrenal function and aging.
Causes include aging, chronic stress, adrenal dysfunction, autoimmune diseases, and conditions affecting adrenal hormone production.
Symptoms may include fatigue, low energy, mood changes, decreased libido, poor stress tolerance, and signs of premature aging.
Treatment may include DHEA supplementation, stress management, lifestyle modifications, and addressing underlying adrenal dysfunction.
Benefits may include improved energy, mood, immune function, and overall vitality, though individual responses vary.
Yes, through stress reduction, adequate sleep, regular exercise, proper nutrition, and managing underlying health conditions.
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