Estrogen deficiency is when the body does not produce enough of the hormone estrogen. This can happen naturally with age, or it can be caused by medical conditions or treatments. Some key facts about estrogen deficiency:
- Estrogen is crucial for bone health. It helps build bone mass during youth and maintain bone density in adulthood. Low estrogen levels can lead to osteoporosis and an increased risk of fractures.
- Estrogen influences collagen production and helps keep skin supple. Estrogen deficiency can cause skin to become thinner and drier.
- Estrogen plays a role in heart health. It helps keep blood vessels flexible and helps regulate cholesterol. Low estrogen may increase the risks of cardiovascular disease.
- Estrogen helps regulate the menstrual cycle. Low estrogen levels can cause irregular or missed periods, infertility, and early menopause.
- Estrogen affects the urinary tract. It helps keep the urethra and bladder healthy. Low estrogen can lead to incontinence or frequent urinary tract infections.
- Estrogen impacts vaginal health. It helps keep vaginal tissues elastic. Low estrogen can cause vaginal dryness, irritation, and painful intercourse.
- Estrogen influences neurotransmitters that control mood. Estrogen deficiency has been associated with depression, insomnia, irritability, anxiety and reduced motivation.
Some
common symptoms of estrogen deficiency include:
- Hot flashes and night sweats
- Vaginal dryness and pain with intercourse
- Increased urinary tract infections
- Loss of muscle mass and strength
- Difficulty concentrating and memory lapses
- Sleep disturbances and fatigue
- Low libido
- Mood changes like depression and irritability
If you are experiencing these symptoms, see your doctor to get your hormone levels tested. They can determine if you have an
estrogen deficiency and advise on treatment options.
For low estrogen, doctors may prescribe
hormone replacement therapy (HRT). This provides the body with more estrogen to make up for the natural decline or deficiency. HRT can be taken as a pill, skin patch, cream or vaginal ring.
At
Renew Medical Clinic, we specialize in natural
bioidentical hormone therapy to treat estrogen deficiency. Bioidentical hormones have the same molecular structure as hormones made by the body. Our expert clinicians design customized regimens with monitoring to restore optimal hormone balance.
We also provide nutritional, fitness and wellness consultations to help manage estrogen deficiency symptoms. Our integrative approach aims to enhance quality of life during perimenopause, menopause and beyond. Renew Medical Clinic offers telehealth appointments for your convenience.
Don't let low estrogen get you or a loved one down. Contact Renew Medical Clinic today to learn more about our
estrogen deficiency solutions. We're here to listen and help you feel your best again!