Description
Main purpose of the Estradiol test:
Estradiol (E2) and/or estrone (E1) testing may be ordered to:
Help diagnose early-onset puberty, when a young girl develops secondary sex characteristics sooner than expected; or delayed puberty, when a girl shows delayed development of secondary sex characteristics or the start of menstruation
Investigate menstrual abnormalities, such as lack of menstrual periods (amenorrhea), infertility, and abnormal vaginal bleeding
Evaluate the function of the ovaries and detect ovarian failure
Monitor follicle development in the ovary in the days prior to in vitro fertilization by making serial measurements of estradiol
Monitor hormone replacement therapy that is given to assist fertility
Monitor menopausal hormone replacement therapy that is given to alleviate symptoms associated with estrogen deficiency
Detect estrogen-producing tumours
Monitor anti-estrogen therapy, as in breast cancer
Sample Required:
Blood sample (Serum)
Test Preparation Required:
None
