WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for April, 2003: Re: high levels of testosterone and dhea sulfate

Re: high levels of testosterone and dhea sulfate

From: Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 25 Apr 2003 07:47:01 -0500 (CDT)

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At Thu, 24 Apr 2003, rene wrote: >
>I was recently told my male hormone (I assume testosterone)and dhea
>levels are high and was told to see an Endorchrinologist. My fasting
>insulin and sugar levels were normal. Let me give you a little history:
>I'm in my late 30's, 2 children (13 & 4) delivered by c-section, fibroid
>tumors, heavy periods w/large clots every 24 days. I am 60lbs
>overweight but have already lost 50. I don't know if any of this means
>anything to the results of the test but thought I should add it just in
>case. Basically, what I am asking is: what do high levels in both test
>mean and could it be serious? And - what is dhea sulfate?

I agree see an endocrinologist.

-- Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. Director Obgyn.net Latina Chief of Staff Obstetrics, Hospital J. A. Fernández Buenos Aires Argentina Note: opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions.

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