A Guide to SHBG (Sex hormone Binding Globulin) Test with Price

SHBG test is done to estimate the amount of SHBG in blood. The more is the level of SHBG in blood, lesser would be the bioavailability of testosterone, estradiol (estrogen) and dihydrotestosterone (DHT).

What is SHBG and what is SHBG’s role?

SHBG stands for Sex Hormone Binding Globulin. It is protein produced by liver.

The role of SHBG is to bind with sex hormones such as testosterone, estradiol (estrogen) and dihydrotestosterone (DHT).

By binding with these hormones, SHBG reduces the bioavailability of these hormones in blood for utilization by target cells.

Hence, SHBG controls the amount ‘free’ hormones in the blood for binding to their specific target cells.

Why is SHBG test done?

Although SHBG protein binds to all three hormones, SHBG test is done to estimate the amount of testosterone in the blood. SHBG is said to have higher affinity of binding to testosterone and DHT as compared to estradiol.

In males, high testosterone is ideal and in females, a low level of testosterone is ideal.

Therefore, low bioavailability of testosterone in males and high bioavailability in females can be problematic and require monitoring and further diagnosis.

Why SHBG test in PCOS?

SHBG test is done in PCOS condition to check for the levels of SHBG hormone in females.

Low levels of SHBG are taken as an indication towards abnormalities associated with PCOS such as insulin resistance due to high testosterone in blood.

What is SHBG in fertility?

SHBG binds with sex hormones in blood. It also helps in the translocation of these hormones to their target cells. SHBG test is conducted along with total testosterone test in males as a part of fertility assessment as high SHBG level in males can indicate towards low bioavailability of testosterone, affecting fertility and sperm count.

Can high or low SHBG cause infertility?

Low or high SHBG level can’t be said to cause infertility in males and females alike. For instance, in PCOS condition in females, there are elevated levels of testosterone in blood, causing infertility, hirsutism, weight gain, etc. high ‘free’ testosterone level in females is associated with low SHBG in blood. In contrast to females, males having high levels of SHBG can be a cause of infertility. It is because testosterone in males plays an important role in fertility maintenance.

What increases SHBG in females?

Studies have shown that physical exercise can increase SHBG levels in females along with reducing weight and insulin resistance.

What is normal SHBG level for females?

Normal SHBG level can vary depending on age and medical history too. But on a rough estimate, 18 nmol/L - 144 nmol/L is considered normal for non-pregnant females.

What is normal SHBG level for males?

In males too, normal level may vary depending on age, medical history, and other factors. 10 nmol/L - 57 nmol/L is considered normal for males.

Where to get tested for SHBG?

Your doctor recommends getting this test done along with testosterone level tests for diagnosing various conditions and complications related to testosterone level in blood.

Although many great options are available for getting SHBG test done, the best one is Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging Centre.

SHBG test is available at Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging Centre at Rs 2350.

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