Estrogen deficiency

What is estrogen deficiency?

Estrogen deficiency occurs when the body does not produce enough of the hormone estrogen. This commonly affects women going through menopause, but it can impact anyone with low estrogen levels.

Some key facts about estrogen deficiency include:

• Symptoms can include hot flashes, vaginal dryness, mood changes, sleep issues, night sweats, and more. Lack of estrogen affects many bodily functions.


• It negatively impacts bone health and can lead to conditions like osteoporosis. Estrogen plays a crucial role in maintaining strong bones.


• Cardiovascular and heart health are impacted as estrogen deficiency can raise risks of heart disease and stroke for some women.


• It can cause urinary tract health issues due to changes in tissue and loss of muscle tone.

Diagnosing Estrogen Deficiency

If you suspect low estrogen levels, your doctor can run blood tests and analyze hormones. They may also examine your medical history and symptoms. Tracking your cycles and menopause transition can also help diagnose.

Some ways to test estrogen levels:

• Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) blood test


• Estradiol tests to measure amount of estrogen


• Evaluate menopause symptoms

Treatment Options

If estrogen deficiency is confirmed, below are some treatment routes:

• Estrogen therapy with patches, sprays, creams or pills. Dosage is customized to your needs.


• Vaginal estrogen products help urinary and genital tissue.


• Managing symptoms like hot flashes with supplements or lifestyle changes


• Adopting lifestyle measures to improve bone health through diet, exercise, etc.

Hormone Health Center has specialized in hormone treatments for 15 years. Their experts can run in-depth testing and analysis to determine if you have low estrogen, correctly diagnose underlying issues, and tailor the optimal course of hormone therapy specifically designed for your body and needs.