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Hi jannamaria. The combination of low cortisol and high DHEA definitely implies that your HPA axis is dysregulated. There was a research study a few years back showing how women with PTSD have that particular hormone imbalance – https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2829297/. So it sounds like stress is very likely the underlying cause.
Are there any other underlying issues that might be causing your stress? If so, it might be worth speaking to a counselor of some kind, rather than trying to work through it yourself. You sound like you are doing your best to reduce stress in your job etc, which is great.
Make sure you don’t give up exercise entirely. Long walks or swims are awesome ways to lower stress levels and help your body get back into balance. Just make sure that the exercise you are doing leaves you feeling invigorated, not exhausted.
I can’t really give any advice on birth control pills, but I would definitely recommend finding a good integrative doctor with some expertise in hormones and adrenal fatigue.
Lastly, remember that time is the greatest healer. There is no magic pill for adrenal fatigue or most other stress-related conditions. You just need to give your body the right conditions that it needs to recover, and let it get on with its job 🙂
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