Types

• Estrogens are group of steroids responsible for the development and function of reproductive organs and the formation of Secondary sex characteristics in women. Along with progesterone it helps to regulate the menstrual cycle and is involved in the growth of breasts and uterus and help maintain a healthy pregnancy.
• Though considered...

Description

Boys :

• >14 days – 7 years : undetectable (16pg/ml)
• 7-11.5 years : undetectable (22 pg/ml)
• 13.6 years : 10.25 pg/ml
• 15 years : 10.46 pg/ml
• 18 years : 10 – 60 pg/ml
• Adults : 10 – 60 pg/ml

Girls :

• >14 days – 7 years : undetectable
• 10.5 years : 10 -33 pg/ml
• 11.5 years : 15-43 pg/ml
• 12.3 years : 16-77 pg/ml
• 14.5years : 17 -200 pg/ml
• Premenopausal : 17 -200 pg/ml
• Post menopausal : 7- 40 pg/ml

When to get Tested

Elevated Level

• Tumour of the ovaries, adrenal glands
• Testicular tumour

Decreased Level

• Hypopituitarism