Genova Estrogen Metabolism Assessment

Estrogen Metabolism Assessment – Urine

The Estrogen Metabolism Assessment is a hormone test which evaluates how estrogen is being processed in the body. This hormone test yields clinical insight into many estrogen-dependent conditions and provides an important tool for monitoring dietary, lifestyle, and hormone therapies. Specifically, the Estrogen Metabolism Assessment tests hydroxyestrogens in urine, providing a rapid, convenient way to evaluate clinical interventions (including hormone therapy, diet, and lifestyle changes) aimed at optimizing estrogen metabolism.

The potential impact of estrogen on a person´s health and well-being is enormous. Estrogen can exert a strong influence in diverse conditions such as:

* Breast cancer

* Prostate cancer

* Osteoporosis

* Heart disease

* Autoimmunedisorders

Recent scientificadvances into estrogen metabolism have shed new light on more effectiveclinical interventions in estrogen-dependent conditions.

Estrogen Metabolism Estrogenmetabolites provide valuable clinical information regarding cancer risk.Two significant metabolites that can beaccurately assessed are 16 alpha-hydroxyestrone (16 alpha-OHE1) and2-hydroxyestrone (2-OHE1).

* 16 alpha-OHE1 isa powerful metabolite that stimulates target tissues.Levels can rise in response to obesity,alcohol consumption, and toxic exposure. High levels of this potent metabolite are linked to increased risk andpoorer prognosis in conditions linked to estrogen excess such as breast cancerand lupus.

* 2-OHE1 is ametabolite that binds weakly to cell receptors and may slow cellproliferation.Excessive levels of2-OHE1 may increase the risk of osteoporosis in post-menopausal women with lowestrogen.

The rationbetween 2-OHE1 and 16 alpha-OHE1 is the key to optimizing health.Treatments that increase the 2:16 alpha-OHE1ratio help to reduce the risk of estrogen-dependent disease.Using the assessment, practitioners canmonitor the impact of dietary intervention (flaxseed, soy products, cruciferousvegetables or derivatives like indole-3-carbinol and diindolylmethane, omega-3fatty acids) and exercise. The ratio also allows for accurate monitoring ofclinical safety and effectiveness of hormone replacement therapy (HRT).

The Estrogen Metabolism Assessment isdesigned for both premenopausal and postmenopausal women. It can be performedusing serum or urine. Serum sampling provides a direct assessment ofcirculating estrogen metabolites. Urine testing offers convenient, noninvasivesample collection.

Test Type: Urine

Cash Price: $189.00

Insurance coverage: $189.00