Estrogen (Total)

Why is this test important? Hormones are a chemical substance secreted by one tissue and traveling to another to affect other tissues in your body. They act as chemical messengers. Maintaining proper balance of these important "messengers" is key to optimal health. These sex hormones are involved in the growth, maintenance, and repair of reproductive tissues. But that's not all. They influence other body tissues and bone mass as well.

Estrogen is a group of hormones primarily responsible for the development of female sex organs and secondary sex characteristics. While estrogen is one of the major female sex hormones, small amounts are found in males. Estradiol (E2) is produced in women mainly in the ovary. In men, the testes and adrenal glands are the principal source of estradiol. In women, normal levels of estradiol provide for proper ovulation, conception, and pregnancy, in addition to promoting healthy bone structure and regulating cholesterol levels.

What does the test include? The HealthCheckUSA Estrogen (Total) Blood Test involves a blood draw by a qualified lab technician. The test includes:

• Estrogen (Total) Hormone Blood Test

Why Do I Need This Hormone Blood Test?

To measure or monitor your hormone levels if you are a woman who has unexplained abnormal menstrual cycles, abnormal or heavy vaginal bleeding, infertility, symptoms of menopause, or any other hormonal alterations; fatigue, moodiness, low sex drive, loss of muscle tone, increased body fat. If you are a man who has unexplained hormonal alterations like fatigue, moodiness, low sex drive, loss of muscle tone, increased body and experiencing periods of not being able to get or maintain an erection (erectile dysfunction) and have questions about your fertility. If you are not experiencing any symptoms it is still prudent to learn what your baseline is, or what is normal for you, for future health and wellness.