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SHBG: who has successfully lowered their levels?

DHT, did you get any results from high doses of Vitamin D or smth else?
- sergey
- Post #16
- Sep 25, 2015
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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High SHBG and low insulin

Thank you for your reply! I take Vitamin D for 1 month and don't see any progress. No, I'm not on TRT, and don't want to start it, because I'm just 30. Want to find the reason and fix it. I heard that low insulin can cause high SHBG, so it is in my situation I think...
- sergey
- Post #3
- Sep 25, 2015
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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High SHBG and low insulin

Hello, guys! Do you have any ideas how to low SHBG and what is the reason in my case? I have no any problems with liver (good tests), alcohol etc. May be the reason is my low insulin, but my sugar is also in normal range. My last results: - testosterone 14.81 nmol/l (ref 10,4-37) - SHBG...
- sergey
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- Sep 24, 2015
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion

TRT Hormone Predictor Widget

Understanding Your Hormones

Estradiol (E2)

A form of estrogen produced from testosterone. Important for bone health, mood, and libido. Too high can cause side effects; too low can affect well-being.

DHT

Dihydrotestosterone is a potent androgen derived from testosterone. Affects hair growth, prostate health, and masculinization effects.

Free Testosterone

The biologically active form of testosterone not bound to proteins. Directly available for cellular uptake and biological effects.

Scientific Reference

Lakshman KM, Kaplan B, Travison TG, Basaria S, Knapp PE, Singh AB, LaValley MP, Mazer NA, Bhasin S. The effects of injected testosterone dose and age on the conversion of testosterone to estradiol and dihydrotestosterone in young and older men. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2010 Aug;95(8):3955-64.

DOI: 10.1210/jc.2010-0102 | PMID: 20534765 | PMCID: PMC2913038