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Units for levels

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Section Biochemistry: Levels gives typical levels only in units of ng/dL. In most countries afaik the commonest unit is nmol/dL (nanomoles/deciLitre) or similar; a typical lab report I have seen from Canada has only nmol/dL and does not give a conversion factor. The equivalent ranges should be included here, as is common in other WP medical articles. Note that because nmol/dL is a parametric unit there is no general conversion (like metres to feet), so each article/substance requires explicit conversion. D Anthony Patriarche (talk) 02:38, 14 August 2024 (UTC)Reply

my recent test result from my GP in the UK is also in nmol/L 46.33.143.125 (talk) 10:09, 13 June 2025 (UTC)Reply

The section has since been updated to include nmol/L values alongside ng/dL. Chronos.Zx (talk) 13:35, 30 May 2026 (UTC)Reply

Incorrect information.

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In this paragraph:

Excessive levels of testosterone in men may be associated with hyperandrogenism, higher risk of heart failure, increased mortality in men with prostate cancer, and male pattern baldness.

Dihydrotestosterone(DHT) cause male patern baldness, not testosteron directly. 185.156.38.104 (talk) 12:30, 23 July 2025 (UTC)Reply

You're right that DHT is generally considered the main hormone involved in male pattern baldness, while testosterone acts as its precursor. The article wording may be oversimplified here. Chronos.Zx (talk) 13:30, 30 May 2026 (UTC)Reply

+ If the cited source specifically discusses DHT rather than testosterone, the wording in the article may need to be revised for greater accuracy. Please feel free to suggest updated text supported by reliable sources. Chronos.Zx (talk) 13:31, 30 May 2026 (UTC)Reply