We’ve already written a blog about how low testosterone levels can make life miserable for men. Now, let’s talk about how low estrogen levels can make life miserable for women. Estrogen levels increase in women during puberty. This hormone stays in high numbers throughout a woman’s child-bearing years. Estrogen levels begin to go down during perimenopause. Once in menopause, a woman’s estrogen level is at its lowest. What are the signs of low estrogen levels? Revive Medical Center lists them below.
Constant Fatigue
Low estrogen levels can cause fatigue. You simply won’t have the energy that you had before. In some cases, this fatigue is exacerbated by insomnia.
Difficulty Concentrating
Low estrogen levels can also cause brain fog. Many women find it much more difficult to concentrate when they enter into perimenopause and continue into menopause.
Headaches/Migraines
Estrogen can also cause you to begin to suffer from frequent headaches and/or migraines. This side effect is particularly difficult if you begin to suffer from migraines on a regular basis.
Hot Flashes/Night Sweats
Insufficient estrogen will also affect your body temperature. You will begin to suffer from hot flashes and night sweats constantly. Night sweats also become a menace to your sleep.
Increased UTIs
A reduction in estrogen levels thins out your urethra. As a consequence, you will have an increased risk of getting UTIs. Many women suffer from frequent UTIs once they are in menopause.
Irregular/No Periods
Estrogen directly affects your period. If your estrogen levels are too low, you will have irregular periods or no periods at all. In fact, when estrogen levels drop completely, your menstruation stops and you are in menopause.
Moodiness/Depression
Many women find an increase in moodiness and depression when their estrogen levels are too low. Bioidentical estrogen can help boost moods and make the days seem brighter. In some cases, anti-depressants may be required, as well.
Painful Intercourse
Low estrogen levels dry out the vagina and this makes intercourse painful. This is called vaginal atrophy. Not only does a woman’s sex drive tend to diminish when her estrogen levels are low, but the painful Intercourse makes it even less desirable to have sex.
Tender Breasts
Finally, low estrogen levels can make your breasts tender all the time. This, too, can make sex an unenjoyable experience. It also makes wearing a bra uncomfortable.
Revive Medical Center in Lawrenceville, GA, can help. We offer bioidentical hormone therapy to our patients to help regulate their estrogen levels. Give us a call today to schedule an appointment.
