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Androgen Conversion

Meaning

The biochemical process within the human body where one type of androgenic hormone is enzymatically transformed into another, or into an estrogenic hormone. This vital metabolic step ensures the proper balance and availability of sex hormones in target tissues. Clinically, understanding these conversion rates is essential for assessing hormonal status and managing conditions related to androgen excess or deficiency. This process is a key determinant of the local hormonal milieu.