High DHEA and Progesterone causes?

[BryanW]

I seem to have higher than normal DHEA and Progesterone. What are some things to look into regarding possible cause(s)?

Most recent results: https://imgur.com/a/2A6ac

Protocol: 15mg Clomid ED (high DHEA and Progesterone predates Clomid usage)
40 y.o., good health

 

[Vince Carter]

I seem to have higher than normal DHEA and Progesterone. What are some things to look into regarding possible cause(s)?

Most recent results: https://imgur.com/a/2A6ac

Protocol: 15mg Clomid ED (high DHEA and Progesterone predates Clomid usage)
40 y.o., good health

Besides numbers on a piece of paper I take it there are no problems to complain about?

 

[BryanW]

Besides numbers on a piece of paper I take it there are no problems to complain about?

So no problems, but the numbers seem weird.

 

[Vince Carter]

I would say healthy adrenals or not apparent adrenal fatigue

 

[BryanW]

I would say healthy adrenals or not apparent adrenal fatigue

So either healthy adrenals or fatigued adrenals? The symptoms are the same in either case? If fatigued, what else can I test to try to confirm?

 

[Gene Devine]

Are you symptomatic for adrenal fatigue?

 

[BryanW]

Are you symptomatic for adrenal fatigue?

Do you have difficulty awakening from sleep in the morning, often hitting the snooze button multiple times?

Yes

Do you need coffee to get going in the morning?

No

Have you recently gained weight, especially around the middle?

No

Do you feel like you get every cold and flu bug that is going around, that your immune system is shot?

No

Do you have more difficulty dealing with stress and deadline pressure than you used to?

No

Do you have a lack of interest in sex?

No

Do you frequently feel lightheaded upon standing quickly?

Very infrequently

Do you struggle with poor memory or “brain fog”?

Within the last 2-3 years

Do you feel especially tired in the mornings and afternoons between 3-5pm?

Absolutely. I feel wiped out every afternoon.

Do you feel the need to snack or eat frequently to maintain a normal blood sugar?

No

Do you crave salty foods?

Oh yeah, definitely.

Do you feel extremely tired between 7-10pm but get a second wind if you stay up later?

Yes.

If you are male, do you feel like you stamina, energy and ability to maintain muscle are decreased?

No

Do you frequently have pain in the upper back or neck with no apparent reason?

No

Do you notice improvement of symptoms stress levels are lower, such as during a vacation or time away from work?

No

No idea if this means I have adrenal fatigue.

 

[Vince Carter]

So either healthy adrenals or fatigued adrenals? The symptoms are the same in either case? If fatigued, what else can I test to try to confirm?

no let me clarify...healthy adrenals and no apparent adrenal fatigue. Sound better?