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Gonads Flashcards

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What increases sex hormone binding globulin concentration?

A 
Aging
Hyperthyroidism
High estrogen concentrations
Liver disease
HIV
Anti seizure drugs
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What decreases sex hormone binding globulin concentrations?

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Moderate obesity (proportional to obesity, corrects with weight loss)
Insulin resistance 
Type 2 diabetes
Hypothyroidism
Growth hormone excess 
Exogenous androgens/anabolic steroids,
Glucocorticoids
Protestins
Nephrotic syndrome
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How should testosterone be measured?

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8-10 am, fasting (eating decreases concentration)

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