SHBG confusion

[Nashtide]

It seems to me that the terms high and low SHBG gets thrown around a lot but what one person thinks is high another doesn't. If according to Quest, the range of SHBG is 22-77nmol/L, then 49.5 is mid range. Why do some think of that number as high?

 

[Vince]

Here's mine, SHBG 48.8 range 19.3 - 76.4. I wouldn't considered high, but because I do daily injections some may considered high for that. As you get older usually shbg increases, the labs even increase the range for older men like me.

 

[Vince Carter]

same reason some people think a 50 E2 is great and others think it's astronomical...is all opinion.

 

[Gman86]

Very good question and observation Nashtide. Basically it just comes down to some people not being as observant as others. You always have to look at the specific lab range when someone posts their SHBG. A lot of guys just get fixed numbers of high and low SHBG in their head, like you said. But all that matters is the correlating lab range that goes along with the person's SHBG. Simple as that.

 

[Nashtide]

If we agree that SHBG is critical in planning our TRT protocol, we should also be able to agree what is a high or low level.

 

[Vince]

If we agree that SHBG is critical in planning our TRT protocol, we should also be able to agree what is a high or low level.

Originally everyone thought low shbg was ideal, because it gave you higher levels of free T. Boy times have really changed.

 

[Evilwhitey]

Originally everyone thought low shbg was ideal, because it gave you higher levels of free T. Boy times have really changed.

Mine appears very low. Is there anything specific I can do to raise it or is that just my genetics at play?

Sex Hormone Binding Globulin 19 (13-71)

I'm considering going on TRT but want to learn more before I dedicate myself to it.

 

[Kirk001]

Here's mine, SHBG 48.8 range 19.3 - 76.4. I wouldn't considered high, but because I do daily injections some may considered high for that. As you get older usually shbg increases, the labs even increase the range for older men like me.

Yes I think we both use LabCorp and the range I'm given for SHBG is 16.5 - 55.9. I last tested at 35.7, which is 49% of the range, but my provider said I was a bit on the high side.

 

[Kirk001]

Mine appears very low. Is there anything specific I can do to raise it or is that just my genetics at play?

Aging will raise it, as would Clomid treatment... hard to know by how much though.

 

[Evilwhitey]

Aging will raise it, as will TRT, as would Clomid treatment... hard to know by how much though.

I'm 38yo now. Trying to learn everything I can. All I know is I feel like trash. I would love to avoid having to inject more than twice a week though if possible.

 

[Outcome]

Good topic, I've been wondering about shbg myself. Mine averages 39. What would be considered the ideal value for shbg.? So you hold onto enough, don't piss it all out and get maximum benefit from your dose.