E2 (Estradiol) in Pune

Also known as Oestradiol, Estrogen E2

You need to provide

Blood

This test is for

Male, Female

Test Preparation

No special preparation required

Understanding E2 (Estradiol) in Pune

What is E2 (Estradiol) in Pune?

E2 (Estradiol) measures the level of estradiol, a form of estrogen, in the blood. It is available at an affordable price in Pune with Tata 1mg labs. Estradiol is primarily a female sex hormone that plays a vital role in the development and maintenance of female sexual characteristics, the menstrual cycle, and pregnancy.

E2 (Estradiol) can be used in both women and men to check for hormonal imbalance. It is a helpful test for women suffering from post-menopausal vaginal bleeding, infertility, or concerns about menstrual cycles. Women undergoing hormonal replacement therapy (HRT) may also need this test to determine the effect of this therapy. In men, it helps evaluate for the lack of secondary sexual characteristics, loss of muscle mass, and delayed puberty.

Answers to Patient Concerns & Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about E2 (Estradiol) in Pune

Frequently Asked Questions about E2 (Estradiol) in Pune

Q. Is there any preparation required before the test?

Inform the doctor about the medications you may be taking. No other specific preparations are usually required before this test.

Q. Is there any risk associated with this test?

There is no risk associated with the test. However, since this test involves a needle prick to withdraw the blood sample, in very rare cases, a patient may experience increased bleeding, hematoma formation (blood collection under the skin), bruising or infection at the site of needle prick.

Q. Any additional information I should know about the estradiol test?

Apart from the blood sample, Estradiol is tested on urine sample as well but the results of both cannot be interchanged.

Q. Do any medicines have an effect on the level of estradiol?

Yes, certain medicines can decrease the levels of estradiol like oral contraceptives and clomiphene. Drugs which can increase the levels of estradiol include drugs which contain estrogen, glucocorticosteroids, phenothiazines, ampicillin, tetracyclines. Apart from medicines, certain conditions like anemia, high blood pressure, dysfunction in kidney and liver can affect the levels of estradiol.

Q. What other tests might be required if estradiol test results are not normal?

Other tests which your doctor may advise you include: Follicle stimulating test (FSH) and Luteinizing hormone test (LH) for treatment of menopausal problems; FSH, Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) or Free thyroxine (T4) along with Prolactin test for lack of menstrual cycle; FSH test and LH test for precocious (early) puberty; TSH test, FSH test, Prolactin test and LH test for infertility issues in men and women.

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