Estradiol/Oestrogen (E2)

Estradiol is a key type of estrogen, a female sex hormone primarily produced by the ovaries. During pregnancy, the placenta also contributes to estradiol production. This test is essential for evaluating female reproductive health, including menstrual cycles, fertility, and other related factors. 

### Key Points About Estradiol:
- **Increased Levels**: May indicate pregnancy, gynecomastia (in males), or ovarian tumors. Levels are also typically elevated during the assisted reproduction stage, where ovulation is induced.
- **Decreased Levels**: Can suggest issues such as a lesion in the hypothalamus-pituitary axis or insufficient ovarian synthesis, which may affect reproductive health.

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