Oestradiol

E2 Estradiol 17-beta Oestradiol
Serum (SST; cycle day noted) pmol/L

About this test

Main circulating oestrogen in premenopausal women, produced by ovarian granulosa cells. Rises in the follicular phase, peaks at ovulation. Used in IVF monitoring and for menopausal assessment.

Reference Ranges

Sex Age Range Notes
Female 18–50 yrs See notes Female varies by cycle: follicular 92–1270; mid-cycle 734–2198; luteal 74–786; postmenopausal <73
Female ≥ 50 yrs < 73 Postmenopausal
Male ≥ 18 yrs 41 – 159 Adult male

Clinical Interpretation

Low / Decreased
Low — menopause, premature ovarian insufficiency, central hypogonadism, hypothalamic amenorrhoea.
High / Increased
Elevated — granulosa cell tumours, exogenous oestrogen, gynaecomastia in males.

Related Tests

Specimen
Serum (SST; cycle day noted)
Reporting Unit
pmol/L

⚠ Clinical Note
Reference ranges are indicative. Always interpret results in the context of the individual patient and local laboratory reference intervals, which may vary.