SHBG

Noun

Meaning

SHBG (plural SHBGs)

(medicine) Abbreviation of sex hormone-binding globulin.

Examples

Hyperinsulinemia increases GnRH pulse frequency, LH over FSH dominance, increased ovarian androgen production, decreased follicular maturation, and decreased SHBG binding. Source: Internet

Research is showing that even after ending a hormonal contraceptive method, SHBG levels remain elevated and no reliable data exists to predict when this phenomenon will diminish. citation. Source: Internet

SHBG binds to sex hormones, including testosterone, rendering them unavailable. Source: Internet

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