Estradiol

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Estradiol is the primary form of estrogen in the body during the reproductive years, and the most potent form.

Why it matters: Consistently high or low levels of estrogen may signal a condition that needs a healthcare provider's attention.

Source · Cleveland Clinic — what it is, why it matters, what moves it

What Moves It

May increase with:

Puberty
The follicular phase of the menstrual cycle
The days leading up to ovulation
Pregnancy, rising through to the third trimester

May decrease with:

Perimenopause
A period, when a pregnancy has not happened
The time after childbirth
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Common questions

What is Estradiol?

Estradiol is the primary form of estrogen in the body during the reproductive years, and the most potent form.

What might a high or low Estradiol mean?

Consistently high or low levels of estrogen may signal a condition that needs a healthcare provider's attention.

What can affect Estradiol?

It may be higher with: Puberty, The follicular phase of the menstrual cycle, The days leading up to ovulation, Pregnancy, rising through to the third trimester. It may be lower with: Perimenopause, A period, when a pregnancy has not happened, The time after childbirth.

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