HomeLab TestOestrogen/Estradiol (E2)
Overview
An E2 (Estradiol) test measures the amount of the hormone estradiol, a hormone produced by both males and females. Though estradiol is primarily a female sex hormone that is produced by the ovaries, breasts, and adrenal glands, males also produce ...
Risk assessment
menstrual problems, early or delayed puberty, menopause symptoms, or certain types of cancer such as breast cancer.
Normal Range
Normal Range of Estradiol (E2)
- Women (premenopausal): 15 to 350 pg/mL (depending on the phase of the menstrual cycle)
- Women (postmenopausal): Less than 10 to 50 pg/mL ...
Test result interpretation
Sample Type
- **Sample Required:** A blood sample is drawn from a vein in the arm.
- **Preparation:** No special preparation is usually required, although the timing of the test might be important in women, depending on the phase of the menstrual cycle...
Frequently Asked Questions
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Description
Estradiol has several functions in the female body. Its main function is to mature and then maintain the reproductive system. During menstruation, increased estradiol levels cause the maturation and release of the egg, as well as the thickening of the uterus lining to allow a fertilized egg to implant.
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