What are the causes of low estradiol?

Estradiol is an important hormone secreted by the ovaries, and the development of female reproductive organs is carried out under the action of this hormone. Abnormal estradiol levels can have a significant impact on women's health and may even cause infertility, so it is necessary to understand the cause. So, what are the reasons for low estradiol? Let’s take a closer look.

Estradiol is a steroid hormone secreted by the ovaries. It is the main female hormone. Its main physiological function is to promote the development and maturation of female reproductive organs (such as promoting the growth of the endometrium), stimulate the appearance of female side characteristics, and also affect metabolic function. Estrogen must be maintained at a normal level, otherwise it will cause a series of diseases. If estrogen is too low, the endometrium will be too thin, which will affect menstruation and female fertility.

Causes of low estradiol

1. Ovarian diseases: ovarian absence or hypoplasia, primary ovarian failure, ovarian cysts.

2. Pituitary amenorrhea or infertility.

3. Irregular menstruation: Irregular menstruation leads to endocrine disorders in the human body, causing the hormones in the human body to lose balance and fail to meet the standards required by the body.

4. Others: Hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism, Cushing's syndrome, Addison's disease, malignant tumors, large-scale infections, renal insufficiency, focal lesions of the brain and pituitary gland, etc. can all reduce plasma estradiol.

The above is an introduction to the causes of low estradiol levels. I hope it will be helpful for patients. There are many reasons for low estradiol. When infertility occurs, it is best to find out the relevant situation and then take appropriate measures to solve it. As long as the method is correct and attention is paid to daily care measures, this situation can be resolved as soon as possible.