What is estrogen deficiency?
Estrogen deficiency occurs when the body does not produce adequate amounts of the hormone estrogen. Estrogen is essential for various bodily functions in women such as bone health, heart health, brain function, and reproductive health.
Some key things to know about estrogen deficiency:
- Causes - The most common causes are menopause, surgical removal of the ovaries, and premature ovarian failure. Some medical conditions and medications can also lead to low estrogen.
- Symptoms - Common symptoms include hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, decreased sex drive, difficulty sleeping, mood changes, and bone loss over time.
- Risks - Having very low estrogen levels can increase a woman's risk for developing certain health conditions like osteoporosis and heart disease.
- Diagnosis - A doctor will typically diagnose estrogen deficiency based on symptoms, medical history, physical exam, and blood tests to measure hormone levels.
- Treatment - If needed, doctors may prescribe hormone replacement therapy with estrogen and often progesterone to help alleviate symptoms and risks associated with deficiency. Other treatment options are available too.
The medical experts at Vitality Health Center specialize in customized bioidentical hormone therapy to help women address estrogen deficiency. Their comprehensive evaluations and individualized treatment plans aim to restore hormonal balance, reduce symptoms, support long-term health, and improve overall wellbeing.
I sincerely hope this overview on estrogen deficiency is helpful! Please let me know if you have any other questions - I'm happy to provide more details if needed. Wishing you the very best in health and happiness on your journey ahead.