{"product_id":"sex-hormoon-shbg","title":"Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin (SHBG)","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat is SHBG?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHBG (Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin) is a protein produced in the blood that plays a crucial role in regulating the amount of sex hormones, including testosterone and estrogen, available to the body. It binds to these hormones, thereby influencing their activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy should you have SHBG tested?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn SHBG test can be useful for assessing various hormonal imbalances. It is particularly helpful when there are symptoms suggesting potential problems with sex hormones, such as unexplained fatigue, fertility issues, menstrual irregularities, or symptoms of too high or too low testosterone levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does it indicate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHBG levels in the blood can provide insight into the amount of active sex hormones available to the body. This can assist in diagnosing conditions related to hormonal imbalance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does a high SHBG level mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA high level of SHBG may indicate a reduced amount of available active sex hormones. This can cause symptoms such as reduced libido, fatigue, and muscle weakness. It may also point to underlying conditions such as hyperthyroidism or liver diseases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does a low SHBG level mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA low level of SHBG suggests that there are more active sex hormones available than normal, which can lead to symptoms such as acne, excessive hair growth, and in some cases, risk of developing hormone-sensitive conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BloedCheckup","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47734006743386,"sku":"","price":35.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/6816\/2394\/files\/SexHormoonBindendGlobuline_SHBG.png?v=1755941766","url":"https:\/\/store.bloedcheckup.nl\/products\/sex-hormoon-shbg","provider":"BloedCheckup","version":"1.0","type":"link"}