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I have low SHBG of 11. Was never on TrT or any steroids for that matter. On second test it was 13. My endo has no answer for me. What could be the reason ?
AlphaMD's Answer
The main causes for low SHBG in the absence of using exogenous hormones are: Hypothyroidism Cushing’s syndrome Type 2 diabetes High prolactin levels Certain inflammatory conditions and cancers
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