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SHBG: How It Controls Available Sex Hormones

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Sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) is a protein that binds to sex hormones, such as testosterone and estrogen, in the blood, regulating their availability to tissues. By binding to these hormones, SHBG helps control their activity, influencing various physiological processes, including reproductive functions and the balance of sex hormones.

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SHBG is part of our Male Hormone Panel add-on, starting from $80.

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Tanya ter Keurs
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Tanya ter Keurs
, NP · Last reviewed  
2026-08-05

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