A member asked:

I had my estradiol tested on the 5th day of my period. it is 39. is that too low?

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Dr. Gerard Honore answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

No, its not: In a natural cycle (no medicines) it is supposed to be less than 40, so that's actually normal.

Dr Pappas agreed

Answered 7/6/2013

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Dr. Alan Patterson answered

Not the right time t: To check it, the only tests that should be checked on the period are fsh, and lh if you are interested in determining ovarian function.

Answered 11/5/2013

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Dr. Marius Frasie answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

NO: It is lower during period then increases after that. Different labs will have different 'normals', should look at their reference for low, normal and high, but that number seems ok

Answered 9/5/2013

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A member asked:

I had my estradiol tested on the 5th day of my period. it is 39. is that too low?

4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Dr. Gerard Honore answered

Dr Pappas agreed

Dr. Alan Patterson answered

Dr. Marius Frasie answered

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