What is SHBG?

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Sex Hormone Binding Globulin is a glycoprotein produced in the liver and binds to certain male and female sex hormones.

What does SHBG do?

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The main role of SHBG in males and females is to control the levels of testosterone, dihydrotestosterone and estradiol.

What Are The Effects of Elevated SHBG?

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Elevated levels of SHBG can result in Hypothyroidism, Type II diabetes, Testicular cancer (males) & polycystic ovary syndrome (females).

Low levels of SHBG can result in Hyperthyroidism and problems with the pituitary gland.

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Sources

webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/what-is-sex-hormone-binding-globulin

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