Sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) levels can vary based on several factors, including age, sex, and health status. However, general reference ranges for SHBG in the healthy population are typically as follows:
- Men: 10-57 nmol/L
- Women (premenopausal): 18-114 nmol/L
- Women (postmenopausal): 14-75 nmol/L
These ranges can vary slightly depending on the laboratory and the specific assay used. It is important to note that SHBG levels can be influenced by various conditions and medications, so individual results should be interpreted in the context of overall health and other laboratory findings.
Further Reading:
- Aribas, E., Kavousi, M., Laven, J. S. E., Ikram, M. A., & Roeters van Lennep, J. E. (2021). Aging, Cardiovascular Risk, and SHBG Levels in Men and Women from the General Population. The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, 106(10), 2890–2900. https://doi.org/10.1210/clinem/dgab470
- SHBG Blood Test, Symptoms of High Levels & How to Lower. (2019, October 30). SelfDecode Labs. https://labs.selfdecode.com/blog/sex-hormone-binding-globulin-shbg/
- Maggio, M., Lauretani, F., Basaria, S., Ceda, G. P., Bandinelli, S., Metter, E. J., Bos, A. J., Ruggiero, C., Ceresini, G., Paolisso, G., Artoni, A., Valenti, G., Guralnik, J. M., & Ferrucci, L. (2008). Sex hormone binding globulin levels across the adult lifespan in women - The role of body mass index and fasting insulin. Journal of Endocrinological Investigation, 31(7), 597–601. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2648802/