Estrogen deficiency occurs when the body does not produce enough of the hormone estrogen. This tends to happen most often as a result of menopause, when the ovaries stop making estrogen during the natural aging process in women, usually around age 51. However, younger women can also experience estrogen deficiency due to other factors like ovarian failure, certain medical treatments, or conditions affecting hormone production.
Signs and symptoms of estrogen deficiency can vary but commonly include:
Estrogen is vital for many functions in a woman's body beyond reproduction, so deficiency can impact many aspects of a woman's health:
If you are experiencing symptoms of estrogen deficiency, see your healthcare provider to determine the cause and best treatment options. Hormone replacement therapy is often prescribed to supply the body with more estrogen and mitigate bothersome symptoms of deficiency. Healthy lifestyle choices like regular exercise and good nutrition can also help manage symptoms naturally for some women.
At Hormone Care Center, we specialize in customized bioidentical hormone therapies to effectively treat estrogen deficiency. Our compassionate healthcare team listens carefully to understand your symptom impacts and health goals. We then develop integrated treatment plans that may include:
With careful monitoring and dosage adjustments, our therapies can help resolve bothersome symptoms of estrogen deficiency, improving quality of life. We empower women to embrace this next stage of life feeling their best. Contact us today for a consultation to review your hormone health.