A postmenopausal estradiol of 309 pmol/L is not normal. There are usually several reasons for this: taking drugs containing estrogen; suffering from tumors that can secrete estrogen, etc.
In postmenopausal women, the level of estrogen secretion decreases due to the decrease in ovarian function, and the level of estrogen in menopausal women is usually less than 100 pmol/L. If the level of estrogen in a menopausal woman is 309 pmol/L, then it is an abnormal situation.
1. Taking estrogen-containing drugs: Some postmenopausal women, in order to maintain the hormone level in their body or to relieve the uncomfortable symptoms during menopause, will take some estrogen-containing drugs, such as estradiol tablets/estradiol dydrogesterone tablets, estradiol valerate tablets/estradiol cyproterone valerate tablets, etc., which will also lead to the high level of estrogen in the body.
2. Suffering from tumors that can secrete estrogen: if postmenopausal women suffer from ovarian tumors such as ovarian granulosa cell tumor and follicular membranous cell tumor, due to its function of secreting estrogen, it will lead to high level of estrogen in women’s body.
Postmenopausal women who have high estrogen levels in their bodies are advised to seek prompt medical attention for clear diagnosis and treatment. Hormonal drugs must be taken under the guidance of clinicians to avoid adverse reactions.