Test Details: DHEA is a male sex hormone that is found in both men and women. DHEA plays an important role in making male sex hormone testosterone and female sex hormone estrogen. It is also involved in the development of male sexual characters at puberty. DHEAS is synthesized mainly in adrenal gland and smaller amount in sex organs. Symptoms of high level of DHEAS are excess body and facial hair growth, deepening of voice, menstrual irregularities, acne, muscularity and hair loss. Symptoms of low level of DHEAS include unexplained weight loss, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, dehydration and salt craving.