Estradiol (Female)

Hormone Unit: pg/mL

Primary female sex hormone

Also known as: E2

Reference Ranges

Clinical Reference 15.0 – 350.0 pg/mL

Optimal Range 50.0 – 200.0 pg/mL

Critical Range > 600.0 pg/mL

Varies by cycle phase; postmenopause <10

Endometriosis High

Menopause Low

Osteoporosis Low

🍎 Food Include phytoestrogen foods (flaxseed, soy, legumes); calcium + vit D rich foods for bone Support natural estrogen activity and bone health

🏃 Exercise Weight-bearing exercise + strength training 3x/week to protect bone density Counteracts menopause-related bone loss

😴 Sleep Maintain cool sleep environment; address hot flashes disrupting sleep Sleep quality suffers in menopause

Black Cohosh Tier B May Increase

Phytoestrogen; reduces hot flashes but does not significantly raise E2

Standardized extract 20–40 mg 2x/day Any

PMID 32762163 PMID 22972105 PMID 28276200
Soy Tier B May Increase

Isoflavones provide weak estrogenic activity

Soy isoflavones 40–80 mg/day Any

PMID 31290343 PMID 37875614 PMID 34067865
Dong Quai Tier C May Increase TCM

Traditional use; limited RCT evidence

Standardized root 500 mg 2x/day Any

Is this consistent with perimenopause? Should we test FSH and LH? Confirms menopausal transition
Would hormone replacement therapy be appropriate for my symptoms? HRT decision involves personal risk factors

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