LabwiseDihydrotestosteroneng/dL
Dihydrotestosterone is a potent form of testosterone made in skin, hair follicles and the prostate.
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What Dihydrotestosterone measures
Dihydrotestosterone is a potent form of testosterone made in skin, hair follicles and the prostate.
If your Dihydrotestosterone is low
DHT below the range is commonly associated with low testosterone or medications that block its formation, such as finasteride.
Commonly associated with
- Low testosterone
- Finasteride or dutasteride
- Older age
If your Dihydrotestosterone is high
DHT above the range is commonly associated with testosterone therapy or high testosterone production.
Commonly associated with
- Testosterone therapy
- High testosterone
- Polycystic ovary syndrome in women
Typical reference range
| Group | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Women | 4 – 22 ng/dL |
| Men | 30 – 85 ng/dL |
Typical adult values used by many US labs. Your own report prints the range your lab validated for its method, and that range is the one that counts. Labwise always uses the printed range first.
If it is within range
Your dihydrotestosterone is within the range printed by your lab.
Also listed as
DHT, DHT, Serum, 5-alpha-Dihydrotestosterone
Related tests
This page is general information about what a laboratory test measures and what results outside a reference range are commonly associated with. It is not medical advice, does not diagnose any condition and does not replace your clinician. Discuss your results with your healthcare provider.