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Estradiol levels also give important information on the functioning of the ovaries. This can help doctors evaluate menstrual problems, including abnormal bleeding or missing periods. The test may also be used in boys or girls to check for damage or disease of the testes, ovaries, or adrenal glands.
For a summary of research studies on estrogen levels and the risk of breast cancer, visit the Breast Cancer Research Studies section. Breast cancer after menopause Studies have shown postmenopausal women with higher blood levels of the estrogen estradiol have an increased risk of breast cancer . A pooled analysis of data from 9 studies found the risk of breast cancer was twice as high among women with higher levels of estradiol compared to women with lower levels .