Abstract
Before the menopause the main source of estradiol is direct secretion by the ovaries. Over 90% of estradiol comes from this source. About 50% of estrone results from secretion by the ovary, the remainder originates from the peripheral conversion of androstenedione to estrone and from estradiol to estrone. Substantial amounts of androstenedione are secreted by the ovaries and adrenals, with larger contributions coming from the adrenals.
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Thijssen, J.H.H., Longcope, C. (1976). Post-menopausal Estrogen Production. In: van Keep, P.A., Greenblatt, R.B., Albeaux-Fernet, M. (eds) Consensus on Menopause Research. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-7179-3_6
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