Estradiol is the most potent and predominant form of estrogen in the human body. Estrogen is essential for the development and maintenance of the female reproductive system and secondary sex characteristics.
What is Estradiol?
Estradiol is a sex hormone that is responsible for the development and regulation of the female reproductive system and secondary sex characteristics. More specifically:
- Estradiol plays a key role in the menstrual cycle. It regulates the growth of the uterine lining during the first part of the cycle as well as ovulation.
- It is involved in keeping the vagina healthy by maintaining vaginal lining thickness, secretions, and acidic pH.
- Estradiol contributes to the development of female secondary sex characteristics during puberty, such as breast development, widening of hips, and body fat distribution.
- It also affects other tissues in the body like bone, liver, heart muscle, skin, hair follicles, bladder and brain.
Estradiol Levels
Estradiol levels fluctuate during the menstrual cycle:
- Levels are lowest during the early follicular phase.
- They rise steadily during the follicular phase to peak just before ovulation.
- After ovulation, estradiol levels drop and remain low during the luteal phase.
Abnormally high or low levels can indicate issues with ovulation, menopause transition or some medical conditions. Getting your hormone levels tested can help identify potential reproductive or other health issues.
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