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Why are sex hormone tests performed?

Updated: 8/19/2019
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to determine if secretion of these hormones is normal. to evaluate sexual maturity.menstrual problems.fertility problems.to test for tumors that excrete estrogen.to evaluate males who have.(gynecomastia), or who have feminization syndromes.

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