Estrogen deficiency occurs when the body does not produce adequate amounts of the hormone estrogen. This condition is most commonly associated with menopause in women as estrogen levels begin to decline significantly during the perimenopausal and postmenopausal stages of life.
Some key signs and symptoms of an estrogen deficiency include:
- Hot flashes and night sweats
- Vaginal dryness, irritation, and painful intercourse
- Mood changes like depression, irritability, and anxiety
- Difficulty sleeping
- Loss of bone density leading to osteoporosis
- Changes in cholesterol levels
- Weight gain and slowed metabolism
Estrogen plays an incredibly important role in the female body. It is involved in key functions like regulating the menstrual cycle, maintaining bone and heart health, supporting neurological and psychological health, controlling cholesterol levels, and regulating body temperature.
When estrogen levels drop too low during perimenopause and menopause, women become more susceptible to conditions like heart disease, osteoporosis, anxiety, depression, and weight gain.
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is often recommended to help supplement declining estrogen levels.
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Supplementing estrogen loss with bioidentical estrogens can provide immense symptom relief and has even been shown to reduce risk of certain diseases. However, hormone therapy does come with potential side effects like bloating, breast tenderness, nausea, headaches, and increased risk of blood clots.
Plant-based/herbal remedies like soy, red clover, and black cohosh have shown promising results for alleviating hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, vaginal dryness, and more during menopause. Herbal remedies may provide a safer alternative to conventional HRT.
At Optimal Hormone Solutions, your health, safety, and wellbeing are always our top concern. Let our compassionate and
trusted healthcare providers help you navigate changing hormone levels during perimenopause, menopause, and beyond.
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