Table 3.
Biochemical findings in participants with normal and less than normal age- and gender-specific DHEA-S levels.
| Normal DHEA-S | Reduced DHEA-S | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of participants | 29 | 17 | – |
| Mean baseline cortisol (μg/dL) (±SD) | 10.33 (±3.34) | 7.25 (±4.16) | 0.015 |
| Peak cortisol | |||
| Median (μg/dL) (IQR) | 22.4 (19.7–24.1) | 16 (11.2–17.7) | <0.01 |
| Range (μg/dL) (Min–Max) | 16.8 – 29.9 | 1–21.5 | |