hi when shbg levels are increased beyond what is expected there is likely to be less free testosterone available to the tissues than is indicated by the total testosterone. this could lead to poor libido in men. males: 10-57 nmol/l in men aged 70-89 years modulation of androgen action may occur via an age-related increase in shbg and reduction in free testosterone without a decline in total testosterone concentration. increasing age bmi and lh are independently associated with lower free testosterone. further investigation would be required to assess the clinical consequences of low serum free testosterone particularly in older men in whom total testosterone may be preserved. ok so far so good then i think it works this way your shbg is 118 which is double what it should be this affects your testosterone and lowers it so hence ed has your doctor offered you anything to raise it back up yet? if not you could try some dhea it’s a hormone this helps raise you testosterone lift your libido and kick up you energy levels but get your wife to keep an eye on you? it can give the odd person some funny side effects. and with this you could take some tribulus this works along the same lines they work together so would help the dhea but this is up to you how you go this is just a suggestion. i’m on both daily for ed and a whole load of other things that seem to work for my ed and i’m 67. good luck
118 sex horm bind globulin 444 free/total with shbg testosterone calc free testosterone 3. 4 psa 0. 8 are # nornal. i am having some ed issues and had blood work and the above information was on the test results. i am 71 yrs old i weigh 195 lbs. 6 ft tall and i am in good health taking no meds my blood pressure is 122/68 fit and very low body fat. i exercise approx. 45 min. at least 5 times a week. with these blood test results and my physical condition no meds. blood pressure good what best guess would give me hint where to go from here?