It is recommended:To analyse hypogonadism (the production of fewer sex hormones in females).To check the cause of oligomenorrhea (infrequent menstruation) and irregular menstruation in females.To monitor the symptoms of menopause, like abnormal vaginal bleeding.To check the follicle development in the case of infertility in women.To evaluate the treatment in the case of hormone replacement therapy taken by women after menopause.To check the lack of secondary sexual features, lack of muscle mass, and delayed puberty in males.
The Estradiol (Oestrogen) test measures:The levels of estradiol in the blood.Estradiol is a form of the estrogen hormone that plays an important role in the functions and development of reproductive organs and also in the formation of secondary sex characteristics in females.It activates the menstrual cycles in women along with progesterone. Other functions of oestrogen, along with progesterone, include the growth of the breasts and the uterus.The oestrogen hormone is also found in men. It regulates growth and metabolism in both males and females.In men, estradiol is produced in the testicles, while in pre-menopausal women, it is produced in the ovaries.In postmenopausal women, estradiol is converted to estrone.
The Estradiol (Oestrogen) test is prescribed by your doctor after a complete assessment of your conditions.
Normal Follicular Phase: 26.6–161 pg/mlNormal Pre–ovulatory: 187–382 pg/mlNormal Luteal Phase: 32.7–201 pg/mlPost Menopause: 5.37–38.4 pg/mlNormal Males: 5.37–65.9 pg/ml
We require a blood sample for this test.
This test can be taken at any time during the day.
No, fasting is not required for this test.
There are no specific precautions for this test.
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