Estradiol - Below and Above The Normal Estradiol Range

Difference of free estradiol which is below the normal range, and conversely those associated with being above the normal range (which is 0.5 to 1.5 picograms per milliliter). Normal free testosterone levels are between 2.2 and 7.2 picograms per ml.

Low Estradiol (estrogen):

1. Sleep disruption – wakes up 3-4 in AM

2. Headaches

3. Mean

4. Teary

5. Exhausted

High estradiol:

1. Can’t get to sleep at night

2. Breast soreness

3. Fluid retention

4. Feels wired

Low testosterone:

1. No libido

2. Difficulty reaching orgasm

3. Low energy and stamina

4. Bad mood

High testosterone:

1. Hair loss

2. Aggressive

3. Weight gain

4. Increased facial hair

Depression and Estradiol

Fluctuations in estradiol blood levels can be an important destabilizing factor leading to clinical depression. The next step is to document whether hormone replacement therapy corrects the problem, as seems to be the case in a clinical setting.