5b-Androstanediol (Post-menopausal)

Optimal result: 7 – 87 ng/mg Creat/Day

5B-AD is the result of the 5-beta reduction of DHT and is a metabolite of etiocholanolone. High levels may be due to an increased conversion via 5-beta reductase, or from DHEA or testosterone supplementation.

5B-AD is the result of 5-beta reduction of DHT as well as a metabolite of etiocholanolone. May result from low levels of DHEA or testosterone or lower activity 5-beta reductase.

5B-AD is the result of 5-beta reduction of DHT as well as a metabolite of etiocholanolone.

5B-AD is the result of 5-beta reduction of DHT as well as a metabolite of etiocholanolone.

5b-Androstanediol (Post-menopausal)
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