What do the results mean?
If your results show high levels of DHEA sulfate (DHEAS), it may mean you have one of the following conditions:
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia, an inherited disorder of the adrenal glands
A tumor of the adrenal gland. It may be benign (noncancerous) or cancerous.
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). PCOS is a common hormone disorder affecting childbearing women. It is one of the leading causes of female infertility.
If your results show low levels of DHEAS, it may mean you have one of the following conditions:
Addison disease. Addison disease is a disorder in which the adrenal glands are not able to make enough of certain hormones.
Hypopituitarism, a condition in which the pituitary gland does not make enough pituitary hormones
 If you have questions about your results, talk to your provider.
Learn more about laboratory tests, reference ranges, and understanding results.
