Estrogen deficiency

What is estrogen deficiency?

Estrogen deficiency occurs when the body does not produce adequate amounts of the hormone estrogen. This typically occurs in women around menopause, as the ovaries gradually produce less estrogen over time. However, young women and even men may experience low estrogen levels as well.

Some key signs and symptoms of estrogen deficiency include:

• Hot flashes - Sudden feelings of warmth, typically in the face/chest which may cause redness and sweating


• Night sweats - Hot flashes occurring at night, often interrupting or causing poor quality sleep


• Vaginal dryness or atrophy - Thinning and inflammation of the vaginal walls due to less lubrication


• Low libido - Lack of interest and arousal for sexual activity


• Bladder issues - Need to urinate more frequently or increased risk of bladder infections


• Mood changes - Low mood, depression, irritability, anxiety or difficulty concentrating


• Fatigue - Lack of energy and stamina, tiring more easily

Estrogen deficiency can also increase the risk of longer term health issues like osteoporosis and heart disease since estrogen helps regulate bone, muscle and cardiovascular function.

If you are experiencing potential symptoms of low estrogen, a simple blood test - like those offered at Hormone Wellness Institute - can check your estrogen levels. Treatment options for low estrogen include lifestyle changes to manage symptoms, as well as safe hormone therapy to boost estrogen.

The professionals at Hormone Wellness Institute can assess your hormone levels with our advanced testing methodology and customize a treatment plan to help you rebalance your estrogen using bioidentical hormones. Our goal is to get you feeling like yourself again! (interjection) So be sure to book an appointment today if you think you could have estrogen deficiency! (imperative and idiom)

I hope this gives a helpful overview of what estrogen deficiency involves. Let me know if you have any other questions!