Estrogen deficiency - Hormone Harmony Clinic

What is estrogen deficiency?

Estrogen deficiency occurs when a person's body produces too little of the hormone estrogen. This vital sex hormone helps regulate many bodily functions in women, including the menstrual cycle, bone growth, cholesterol levels, body temperature, and more.

Deficiency can emerge at several stages in life:

• Perimenopause usually starts for women around the ages of 45-55 as menopause approaches, causing hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, and irregular periods. Mood disorders may also occur.
• Surgical menopause occurs if the ovaries are removed by surgery like oophorectomy before natural menopause. This causes a rapid hormone decline.
• Primary ovarian insufficiency (POI) also leads to low estrogen under the age of 40, halting a women's menstrual cycle. This can negatively impact fertility.
• Lastly, some young women and teens simply do not produce adequate levels of estrogen. Specialists may be able to help diagnose unexplained causes.

Signs and Symptoms

Besides emotional instability and fertility troubles, the effects of low estrogen often include:

• Osteoporosis - increased bone weakness and likelihood of fractures
• Vaginal atrophy - thinning vaginal walls and dryness
• Heart disease risk - from rise in "bad" LDL cholesterol levels
• Hot flashes and night sweats

If you are experiencing troubling symptoms and estrogen testing confirms a deficiency, relief is possible but consult your doctor! The expert physicians at Hormone Harmony Clinic provide customized bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) tailored to your body and lifestyle. With regulated estrogen treatment matched to your hormonal needs, you can continue living your daily life comfortably. Contact Hormone Harmony Clinic today for a free consultation on returning your estrogen levels back toward healthy balance. We are here to listen and help map out the best path just for you!