10/10/2025
A lot of women I work with say,
“I’ve had my hormones tested and everything came back normal.”
But often, there’s one hormone that’s never been checked
but can tell us so much.
It’s called DHEA
DHEA plays a really important role in things like:
Hormone production
Fertility and egg quality
Energy and stress resilience
And symptoms like acne, hair thinning, or irregular periods
But it’s not something that’s included in most standard hormone panels. And unless you’re working with someone who looks deeper it often gets missed.
DHEA is made by the adrenal glands,
and it helps your body make estrogen, testosterone, and a stronger hormone called DHT, which can sometimes drive symptoms even if your testosterone looks completely normal.
We test DHEAs (with an “S”) because it’s the stable, active form that stays in your blood longer and gives us a more accurate picture of your hormone and adrenal health.
Here’s a general guide to target DHEAs levels in μmol/L:
2–3 μmol/L
When DHEAs is too high, it can show up as acne, facial hair, or irregular periods.
When it’s too low, it can impact your energy, libido, egg quality, and how well your body handles stress.
If you’ve never had your DHEAs tested and you still feel like something’s off
this could be a good place to start.
