Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is a potent androgen hormone converted from testosterone by the enzyme 5-alpha reductase. It plays a key role in male sexual development and is involved in prostate growth a…
Category: Hormones
Also known as: dihydrotestosterone, dht, 5α-dihydrotestosterone, 5-alpha-dihydrotestosterone
Reference range: 30–85 ng/dL (Source: ABIM)
Standard unit: ng/dL
High values may indicate
High DHT levels may indicate 5-alpha reductase overactivity, androgen-producing tumors, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in women, or use of testosterone supplements, and can contribute to male pattern baldness and benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Low values may indicate
Low DHT levels may indicate 5-alpha reductase deficiency (a genetic condition), hypogonadism, or use of 5-alpha reductase inhibitors (finasteride, dutasteride).