Ranges we useEAU (European Association of Urology)
| Rating | Range |
|---|---|
| No rating | Any value nmol/L |
This marker also has 2 age- or sex-specific range sets in the app — the table shows the general one.
Source: EAU (European Association of Urology) · EAU Guidelines on Sexual and Reproductive Health · 2026 · open
Why it matters
Affects the available (free) testosterone/estradiol.
If it’s low
Low SHBG raises the free hormone and often accompanies insulin resistance, obesity and PCOS.
What to do
Read SHBG together with testosterone/estradiol — it helps calculate the free (active) hormone. Low SHBG is often a metabolic sign (address weight/insulin).
Read together with
Testosterone · Estradiol · Fasting glucose
Part of the guide: Hormones →
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