What is the normal range for male sex hormones?
May 17, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Li Mingchuan
Introduction
The normal reference range for the male sex hormone testosterone is 175 ng/ml to 781 ng/dl, for progesterone it is 0.1 ng/ml to 0.84 ng/ml, and for estradiol it is 20 ng/ml to 756 pg/ml. Testosterone is a male sex hormone secreted by the testes and the adrenal cortex.
Male sex hormones include testosterone, progesterone, estradiol, etc. The normal reference range for male sex hormone testosterone is 175 ng/mL to 781 ng/dL, progesterone ranges from 0.1 ng/mL to 0.84 ng/mL, and estradiol ranges from 20 ng/mL to 756 pg/mL. A detailed analysis is as follows:
1. Testosterone
Testosterone is a male sex hormone secreted by the testes and adrenal cortex, playing an important role in male sexual development and reproductive function. Abnormal levels may lead to diseases such as osteoporosis and sexual dysfunction.
2. Progesterone
The male testes secrete small amounts of progesterone. Progesterone levels in men are lower than in women. Abnormal values may be caused by conditions such as urethritis or prostatitis.
3. Estradiol
Estradiol promotes bone growth and increases bone density, and has certain effects on male reproductive and cardiovascular health. Elevated levels may result from factors such as obesity or prostate disease.
In addition to the above values, other hormones include luteinizing hormone (LH), with a normal range of 1.24 mIU/mL to 8.62 mIU/mL. If abnormal results are detected during testing, they should be taken seriously, and patients should actively cooperate with doctors for treatment.
