Description
The Women’s Hormone Basic measures Estradiol and Progesterone. These 2 Hormones are central to the overall hormone status of aging women.
Estradiol levels are used in evaluating ovarian function. Its main use has been in the differential diagnosis of amenorrhea – for example, to determine whether the cause is menopause, pregnancy, or a medical problem. Estradiol is also sometimes used to monitor menopausal hormone replacement therapy. One will measure Estradiol if you are a woman who has unexplained abnormal menstrual cycles, abnormal or heavy bleeding, infertility, symptoms of menopause, or any other hormonal alterations.
Progesterone is a steroid hormone in women’s health that helps minimize menopausal symptoms and optimize healthy bone structure. Progesterone belongs to a class of hormones called progestogens, and is the major naturally occurring human progestogen.