“…For one, age-appropriate reference ranges and recommended cut off values for T:DHT ratios are not well defined and can vary between different laboratories and countries [Bertelloni et al, 2018]. The methods used to measure androgens, typically performed by either immunoassay or mass spectrometry, may also affect the results, and although the latter is the gold standard, both methods are routinely used [Oliveira et al, 2020]. Additionally, hCG stimulation protocols can vary, which may influence the results (i.e., number of injections administered, timing of injections).…”