In which of the following condition is SHBG synthesis decreased?
Correct Answer: Increased androgen
Description: Increase in androgen level is associated with decrease in SHBG synthesis. Other factors leading to decreased SHBG synthesis are: Obesity Hypothyroidism Excess glucocoicoids Also know: Factors leading to increased SHBG synthesis are: Estrogen Pregnancy Hypehyroidism Ref: Endocrine Pathophysiology, Second Edition By C. B. Niewoehner, page 285
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