The Courtâs opinion is correct to state, and the Supreme Court of California was careful to acknowledge, that a proponentâs standing to defend an initiative in federal court is a question of federal law. Proper resolution of the justiciability question requires, in this case, a threshold determination of state law.
SHBG and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) Sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG) is a protein that binds to both testosterone and estradiol. Its amount can vary widely in patients, and if the SHBG is either low or high, the amount of. active (bioavailable) testosterone can vary widely. Therefore, it is very important to measure.
Some causes for high hemoglobin levels are as follows: 1  Living at a high altitude. 2  Lung disease (emphysema, COPD) 3  Cancer. Tobacco smoking.  Bone marrow disorders (polycythemia 1  vera) Overdose or inappropriate use of the drug epoetin alfa (Epogen, Procrit)  Blood doping (increasing RBC's by using certain drugs)