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ALBUMIN
12 Apr 2019
43,4
g/L
35 - 50 R
35
50
SHBG
12 Apr 2019
14,5
nmol/L
18.3 - 54.1 R
18.3
54.1
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About
SHBG (sex hormone binding globulin) is a protein which transports the sex hormones (testosterone, oestrogen and dihydrotestosterone (DHT)) in the blood. Hormones which are bound to SHBG are inactive which means that they are unavailable to your cells. Measuring the level of SHBG in your blood gives important information about your levels of free or unbound hormones which are biologically active and available for use.
What might a low result mean?
Low levels of SHBG usually correlates with higher levels of free or unbound sex hormones. Low SHBG can be seen in people who are obese, have an underactive thyroid, have polycystic ovaries (and therefore higher levels of free androgens) and those with adrenal dysfunction. It can also be caused by the use of anabolic steroids.
What might a high result mean?
High level of SHBG means that more of your sex hormones are bound to SHBG and are therefore unavailable to your cells. This means that you can have symptoms of low testosterone for example, even though your total testosterone level is normal. Causes of elevated SHBG include liver disease, an overactive thyroid, an eating disorder such as anorexia nervosa or steroid treatment. Sometimes if can demonstrate a hormone irregularity and can also increase during pregnancy.
Hormones
Hormones govern every activity of your body, from growth and metabolism to reproduction and your sleep cycle. Even a small imbalance in your hormone levels can have a significant impact on your health, affecting your mood and energy levels as well as fertility and libido. Hormones are known as chemical messengers which are manufactured in your glands and released into your bloodstream. They instruct your body in everything it does – regulating appetite, growth, mood and reproduction. Generally they keep the body functioning and in balance. Hormone disorders are common and can often be put right through hormone replacement therapy or lifestyle changes. Hormone levels fluctuate throughout the day and also, for women, through the reproductive cycle.
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HORMONE PHASE
12 Apr 2019
Men
FSH
12 Apr 2019
2,54
IU/L
1.5 - 12.4 R
1.5
12.4
LH
12 Apr 2019
3,71
IU/L
1.7 - 8.6 R
1.7
8.6
OESTRADIOL
12 Apr 2019
96,3
pmol/L
41 - 159 R
41
159
TESTOSTERONE
12 Apr 2019
6,31
nmol/L
8.64 - 29 R
8.64
29
FREE TESTOSTERONE - CALC.
12 Apr 2019
0,176
nmol/L
0.2 - 0.62 R
0.2
0.62
FREE ANDROGEN INDEX
12 Apr 2019
43,52
Ratio
24 - 104 R
24
104
PROLACTIN
12 Apr 2019
475
mU/L
86 - 324 R
86
324
Adrenal Hormones
Your adrenal glands sit on top of your kidneys and are made up of two distinct parts: the outer part (adrenal cortex) produces hormones which are vital to life, including cortisol, which plays a role in metabolism as well as how your body responds to stress, and aldosterone which helps control blood pressure by maintaining a balance between salt and water. The inner part of the adrenal glands (adrenal medulla) makes hormones such as adrenaline which help to trigger the fight or flight response. Disorders of the adrenal glands can cause the over or underproduction of stress hormones which can cause numerous symptoms such as excessive fatigue, anxiety, insomnia and weight gain.
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DHEA SULPHATE
12 Apr 2019
9,55
umol/L
4.34 - 12.2 R
4.34
12.2
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