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Abnormal sex "hormone-binding" globulin level
- ... obesity lowers a carrier molecule for testosterone called sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG). The free testosterone level in the blood is usually normal in obese ...
- ... an SHBG blood test? This test measures the levels of SHBG in a sample of your blood. SHBG stands for sex hormone binding globulin. It's a protein made mostly in your liver. ...
- ... your testosterone is bound to proteins such as sex-hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) and albumin. When testosterone is bound, your body can't use it as easily. This is necessary for your health. Having most of your testosterone bound to proteins makes sure your body doesn't use too much. Your health care provider can measure your testosterone levels by ordering one of three tests. These are: ...
- ... the blood is bound to a protein called sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG). Another blood test can measure the "free" ...