estrogens in serum

Introduction

The most common estrogens tested are:

• estrone [E1]
• estradiol [E2]
• estriol [E3]

Increases

• ovarian tumors producing estrogens
  • granolosa cell tumors
  • theca cell tumors
• testicular tumors
• some adrenal cortex tumors
• adrenal hyperplasia
• chorioepithelioma

Decreases

• ovarian dysgenesis
• primary ovarian failure
• hypopituitarism
• adrenal insufficiency
• menopause
• anorexia nervosa
• psychogenic stress
• GnRH deficiency

Methods

• radioimmunoassay (RIA)

Specimen

• serum, freeze immediately

More general terms

• special chemistry test

Additional terms

• estrogen

Patient information

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