An androgen made in both the ovaries (about 15%) and the adrenal glands (about 85%). DHEA is attached to a sulfate and is measured in the blood as DHEAS. DHEAS is often elevated when women have acne. DHEAS levels are increased when a woman is under stress. DHEA is converted into estrogen by fat and muscle tissues, especially in menopause.
DHEA
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