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• Adrenal hormone assessment: Evaluation of DHEA production within the adrenal axis.
• Fatigue or low stamina: Persistent tiredness where adrenal status is being explored.
• Low libido: Reduced sexual desire potentially linked to androgen balance.
• Mood changes: Low mood or reduced stress resilience.
• Age-related hormonal shifts: Assessment during midlife hormonal transitions.
• Stress-related symptoms: Review alongside cortisol when exploring adrenal function.
• Hormone therapy monitoring: Contextual assessment during DHEA supplementation.
• Endocrine evaluation: Broader assessment of adrenal and androgen balance.

The Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) Blood Spot test measures circulating DHEA from a dried bloodspot sample collected via finger prick. DHEA is produced primarily by the adrenal glands and serves as a precursor hormone for both oestrogen and testosterone.

Assessment of bloodspot DHEA may be clinically useful when exploring symptoms such as fatigue, low libido, mood changes or altered stress resilience. Measuring DHEA can provide additional context when reviewing adrenal function and overall hormonal balance, particularly alongside cortisol and sex hormone markers.

Practitioners typically interpret results alongside clinical history, age, stress exposure, medication or supplement use and other hormone markers. Results are reviewed in context when discussing symptom presentation with clients.