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Androgen Metabolite Ratios

Meaning

These ratios represent the calculated proportion of specific androgen breakdown products, or metabolites, relative to one another within a biological sample. Clinically, they offer a precise window into how the body is processing and eliminating parent androgens like testosterone and DHEA. Understanding these ratios is crucial because the balance of metabolites, such as the 5-alpha and 5-beta reduced forms, directly influences androgenic and anabolic activity at the cellular level. Deviations from optimal ranges can indicate shifts in enzymatic activity that impact overall hormonal balance and health outcomes.