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Optimal Androgen Range

Meaning

The specific concentration window of circulating and bioavailable androgen hormones, such as testosterone and dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), that is associated with peak physiological function, vitality, and healthspan for a given individual, considering age and sex. This range is often distinct from the broad “normal” laboratory reference ranges and is clinically defined by the level at which the patient experiences maximum benefit in terms of muscle maintenance, bone density, libido, mood, and metabolic health. Achieving this optimal range is a central tenet of hormonal optimization.