Why do I need an SHBG blood test?
You may need this test if you have symptoms of abnormal testosterone levels, especially if a total testosterone test can't explain your symptoms. For men, it's mostly ordered if there are symptoms of low testosterone levels. For women, it's mostly ordered if there are symptoms of high testosterone levels.

What is it used for?
An SHBG test is most often used to find out how much testosterone is going to the body's tissues. Testosterone levels can be measured in a separate test called total testosterone. This test shows how much testosterone is in the body, but not how much is being used by the body.

You should come in for a Sex Hormone Test (SHBG) if you have or feel any of the symptoms listed;

Male symptoms -
Symptoms of low testosterone levels in men include:
Low sex drive
Difficulty getting an erection
Fertility problems

Female symptoms -
Symptoms of high testosterone levels in women include:
Excess body and facial hair growth
Deepening of voice
Menstrual irregularities
Acne
Weight gain
Fertility problems

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