Hormone
|
Intratesticular Concentration, ng/mL
|
Serum Concentration, ng/mL
|
Ratio of Intratesticular to Serum Concentration
|
| Testosterone |
486 (429-897) |
3.0 (2.3-3.9) |
181 (128-233) |
| DHT |
3.7 (1.1-4.7) |
0.20 (0.12-0.24) |
15 (9-24) |
E2
|
2.7 (1.3-2.4)
|
0.025 (0.019-0.029)
|
88 (68-141)
|
|
| Abbreviations: DHT, dihydrotestosterone; E2, estradiol; IQ, interquartile. |
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