Estradiol is the most potent and predominant form of estrogen - the primary female sex hormone responsible for the development and regulation of the female reproductive system and secondary sex characteristics.
Estradiol plays a crucial role not just in reproductive health but also in various other body functions in both men and women, such as:
Estradiol levels naturally fluctuate during the menstrual cycle - rising during the follicular phase leading up to ovulation, peaking just before ovulation, and declining during the luteal phase after ovulation.
As women approach menopause, their ovaries produce less and less estradiol due to the depletion of ovarian follicles. This leads to hormonal imbalance manifesting as perimenopausal and menopausal symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, irregular periods, sleep issues, and mood changes.
Both high and low levels of estradiol can cause issues:
If you're experiencing perimenopausal or menopausal symptoms, check your estradiol levels and consider bioidentical estradiol therapy to get your levels optimized. This can effectively relieve symptoms and support overall health.
The hormone experts at Vital Hormones Clinic specialize in precision hormone testing and customized bioidentical hormone therapy programs tailored to your unique needs. Check out their website to learn more or book a consultation with one of their highly-qualified anti-aging doctors. They can help analyze your hormone levels, identify deficiencies or imbalances, and create a treatment plan involving FDA-approved bioidentical hormones like estradiol to get you feeling healthy, balanced, and youthful again!