Why Test for Estrone?

Women order the estrone serum test to measure and monitor estrogen levels and help explain abnormal menstrual cycles, infertility symptoms of menopause, abnormal or heavy bleeding, infertility, or any other hormonal alterations.

What does high estrone level mean?

What do the results mean? If your estradiol or estrone levels are higher than normal, it may be due to: A tumor of the ovaries, adrenal glands, or testicles. Cirrhosis. Early puberty in girls; delayed puberty in boys.

What can cause high estrone levels?

Cancer of the adrenal gland can cause the gland to release too many hormones. In very rare cases, tumors in the adrenal glands can secrete high amounts of estrogens. This can lead to high levels of all estrogens, including estrone, which can cause a number of hormonal issues [28, 29].