Table 2

Conditions associated with changes in the concentration of SHBG

IncreasedDecreased
Aging
Hyperthyroidism
Use of estrogens
Chronic liver diseases
HIV (+) status
Thiazolidinedione use
Anticonvulsant use
Smoking
Polymorphisms in the SHBG gene
Obesity/diabetes mellitus/metabolic syndrome
Nephrotic syndrome
Hypothyroidism
Acromegaly
Androgen, progestin, or glucocorticoid use
Polymorphisms in the SHBG gene
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TT, but not FT increased
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TT, but not FT decreased