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Steroid Hormone Metabolite Balance

Meaning

Steroid Hormone Metabolite Balance refers to the clinical assessment and optimization of the final breakdown products, or metabolites, of all major steroid hormones, including androgens, estrogens, progesterone, and cortisol. This balance is a critical indicator of the body’s efficiency in phase I and phase II detoxification pathways, providing a clearer picture of metabolic health than circulating hormone levels alone. Achieving this balance is essential for mitigating the risk associated with potentially proliferative or damaging hormone breakdown products. It is a nuanced metric for personalized hormonal health.