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High Cortisol And DHEA-S Levels. Jawline Acne, Irregular Periods. Fibroid In The Uterus. What Is The Treatment?

I used to have consistently high cortisol levels but recent tests show it is now in the normal range, however, it also showed that my DHEA-S levels were elevated (9.1 umol/L) but other hormone levels were within normal range. Because I developed jawline acne and irregular periods, a pelvic ultrasound with endovaginal scan was done, finding no evidence of PCOS, but it did find "posteriorly, is a fibroid of 1.8 cm. The endometrial echo is 7 mm". My doctor didn't seem to concerned but the DHEA-S levels are quite high aren't they? What should my next step be? Is there anything that can be done to lower it? (I am 35 yrs old)
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Hello.In endovaginal ultrasound only appeared a small fibroid,is not important.Probably your levels of androgens (male hormones)
are high-because you have acne and elevated DHEA level-.
A pill whose components are cyproterone acetate and ethinylestradiol is the most commonly used drug for this condition,also improve your irregular periods .Please consult your local gynecologist for a prescription .
I wish you good health.
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High Cortisol And DHEA-S Levels. Jawline Acne, Irregular Periods. Fibroid In The Uterus. What Is The Treatment?

Hello.In endovaginal ultrasound only appeared a small fibroid,is not important.Probably your levels of androgens (male hormones) are high-because you have acne and elevated DHEA level-. A pill whose components are cyproterone acetate and ethinylestradiol is the most commonly used drug for this condition,also improve your irregular periods .Please consult your local gynecologist for a prescription . I wish you good health. (In case the answer would have been useful please indicate this)