All you need to know about testing Oestrogen (Estradiol) levels with a laboratory test
Oestrogens are steroid sex hormones responsible for female reproductive organ function and secondary sex characteristics.
Together with progesterone they regulate the menstrual cycle & help maintain a healthy pregnancy.
There are three main forms of oestrogen and this test measures oestradiol (E2) as a good marker for overall ovarian function.
By buying a laboratory test kit with professional nurse or clinic collection, you can accurately measure Oestrogen (Estradiol) for total reassurance.
Professional analysis in an accredited laboratory ensures rapid result delivery.
The Vitall Female Fertility (Sex Hormones) nurse or clinic test kit includes a Oestrogen (Estradiol) test and is available for just £89.00.
Tests which include a Oestrogen (Estradiol) test:
Interpretation of a high oestradiol result is often done with caution because levels naturally vary across the menstrual cycle and can also show day-to-day variation.
A range of metabolic conditions can be linked to increased oestradiol. Associations include impaired liver function, impaired kidney function, anaemia, and high blood pressure.
When FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) is also high (often taken as indicative of menopause), very high oestrogen levels can occur if a follicle becomes “super-stimulated”. This can happen when increased FSH reactivates an ovary.
Very high results can also occur with topical hormonal treatments (gels, creams, sprays) used within 72 hours before sample collection, as transfer to the blood sample can occur when using a lancet on a finger.
After a high oestradiol result, further testing is sometimes used to look at trends over time, and additional review may be used to clarify the cause. Interpretation of elevated or low oestrogen is complex and can depend on factors such as concomitant drug use, timing within the menstrual cycle, age, and sexual characteristics.
Interpretation of low oestradiol levels is often treated with caution because levels vary across the menstrual cycle and can also change naturally from day to day.
Low oestrogen can have many causes. Anything that damages or affects the ovaries can lead to reduced oestrogen levels. Low oestrogen can also be a sign of approaching menopause; this transition period is called perimenopause and usually affects women over the age of 40.
Estrogen levels can also decline for several other reasons including:
Women who have low levels of oestrogen may benefit from hormonal treatment. This can reduce the risk of bone loss, cardiovascular disease, and other hormonal imbalances. This finding is often reviewed further to decide whether hormonal treatment is being considered.
Measure your Oestrogen (Estradiol) levels and check female sex hormones and assess infertility risk with a Female Fertility (Sex Hormones) nurse or clinic finger-prick bloodtest kit
You get the convenient testing with the reassurance of professional clinical analysis. Your results are delivered quickly & securely online.
This Female Fertility (Sex Hormones) Test is advised if you:
Follicle-stimulating Hormone