Estrogen deficiency - Optimum Hormone Clinic

What is estrogen deficiency?

Estrogen deficiency occurs when the body does not produce enough of the estrogen hormone. Estrogen is an important sex hormone that regulates various functions, including a woman's fertility and menstrual cycle. Some symptoms of estrogen deficiency include:

• Hot flashes - Sensations of heat that spread over the body along with sweating, reddening of the face and neck, and rapid heartbeat
• Vaginal dryness - Vaginal and surrounding area discomfort due to lack of lubrication
• Emotional changes - Mood swings, irritability, and trouble sleeping
• Loss of bone density - Getting frailer bones that fracture more easily (osteoporosis risk)

Causes of low estrogen include:

• Menopause - Estrogen levels decline when ovaries stop releasing eggs
• Primary ovarian failure - Ovaries do not produce eggs and adequate estrogen levels
• Hysterectomy - Removing uterus causes a drop in hormones
• Anorexia nervosa or excessive dieting - Low body fat leads to lower estrogen
• Hypothalamic amenorrhea - When the hypothalamus is impaired due to stress

If you experience symptoms of estrogen deficiency, see your doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment options. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can help ease symptoms by replacing the missing estrogen. However, HRT comes with certain risks like blood clots and breast cancer. Other treatment options include low-dose birth control pills, vaginal estrogen cream, herbal remedies, and lifestyle changes like quitting smoking, reducing stress, eating healthy, and exercising regularly.

The experts at Optimum Hormone Clinic specialize in customized bioidentical hormone therapy using plant-based hormones with identical structures to those made by the human body. This reduces side effects compared to synthetic hormones used in traditional HRT. Their compassionate doctors and nurses provide personalized care to safely ease unpleasant menopausal symptoms.

I hope this overview gave you a good understanding of what estrogen deficiency is, what causes it, and how it can be treated effectively to improve wellbeing and quality of life. Let me know if you have any other questions!