The Physiologic Range defines the concentration or level of a biochemical substance, such as a circulating hormone or metabolite, that is typically observed in a healthy, normally functioning human body. This specific range is scientifically correlated with optimal biological function, vitality, and the absence of disease symptoms. In clinical hormonal therapy, the primary objective is to adjust therapeutic dosing to restore and maintain the patient’s levels precisely within this established, healthy physiologic range.
Origin
This is a foundational concept in human physiology, clinical chemistry, and endocrinology, establishing the statistical and functional boundaries for normal homeostatic operation. The term combines “Physiologic,” relating to the normal processes of the body, with “Range,” denoting the acceptable limits of variation.
Mechanism
The body maintains its internal milieu within the physiologic range through intricate and dynamic feedback loops involving the endocrine and nervous systems. Therapeutic interventions, particularly bioidentical hormone replacement, are designed to introduce hormones in a manner that closely mimics the body’s natural secretion patterns. This careful dosing prevents the attainment of supraphysiologic, or excessive, levels which can lead to adverse effects, thereby ensuring the hormone exerts its intended beneficial action.
Clinicians determine female testosterone dosage by titrating the lowest effective dose to resolve symptoms while maintaining physiologic hormone levels.
Monitoring female testosterone therapy involves baseline and follow-up blood tests to maintain physiologic levels and clinical checks for efficacy and safety.
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