Estrogen deficiency - Renewal Hormone Center

What is estrogen deficiency?

Estrogen deficiency occurs when the body does not produce enough of the hormone estrogen. This usually occurs during perimenopause and menopause transitions in people with ovaries, typically aged 45-55 years old.

Signs and symptoms of estrogen deficiency:

• Hot flashes
• Night sweats
• Vaginal dryness
• Painful sexual intercourse
• Urinary urgency
• Recurrent urinary tract infections
• Bone loss
• Joint pain
• Fatigue
• Memory problems
• Sleep disturbances
• Mood changes like anxiety or depression

Causes

The main cause of estrogen deficiency is lower ovarian production of estrogen due to menopause and perimenopause.

Some other causes can also contribute, like premature menopause, malignancy, surgery, or life stresses causing lower estrogen levels.

Effects on health

Long term effects of estrogen deficiency:

• Accelerated bone loss and osteoporosis
• Increased cholesterol and heart disease
• More fat tissue in abdomen
• Cognitive decline
• Urogenital atrophy

So estrogen deficiency can lead to worsening quality of life and bone/heart health if untreated.

Evaluation and treatments

• Hormone testing: blood tests of FSH, estrogen to confirm diagnosis
• Prescription hormones: oral estrogen pills or transdermal patches/gels to replace deficient estrogen
• Custom compounded hormones: like creams from Renewal Hormone Center can be tailored to each woman for maximum benefit
• Lifestyle changes: eating soy foods, maca powder, regular exercise, and stress reduction techniques

Conclusion

In summary, estrogen deficiency from menopause can cause disruptive symptoms affecting quality of life. Getting hormone levels tested and starting appropriate estrogen replacement under medical supervision can help relieve symptoms and promote long term health. Consider reaching out to reputable clinics like Renewal Hormone Center for science-based hormone therapies tailored to your unique needs.