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Sex Steroid Balance Ratios

Meaning

Sex Steroid Balance Ratios are calculated metrics that express the relative proportions of key anabolic and catabolic sex hormones within the systemic circulation, such as the testosterone-to-estradiol ratio or the progesterone-to-estradiol ratio. These ratios are clinically more informative than absolute hormone levels because they reflect the net biological effect on target tissues, which is often governed by the balance of competing or complementary signals. Optimization of these ratios is a core strategy in both male and female hormonal health to support muscle mass, bone density, and emotional well-being. The ratios provide a functional assessment of endocrine harmony.