Estrogen deficiency - Wellness Hormone Clinic

What is estrogen deficiency?

Estrogen deficiency occurs when the body does not produce adequate amounts of the hormone estrogen. This usually happens during perimenopause and menopause but it can occur at any age in women.

Some key facts about estrogen deficiency:

• Main symptoms include hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, difficulty sleeping, mood changes, lack of focus, low libido etc.
• It happens due to low functioning ovaries which produce less estrogen over time. Ovarian aging and menopause are common causes.
• It can increase the risk for conditions like osteoporosis and heart disease if left untreated in the long-term.
• Doctors can test estrogen levels via blood work if deficiency is suspected. Levels below 20 pg/mL usually confirm deficiency.
• Estrogen therapy, via skin patches, gels or oral tablets can help provide the body the estrogen it needs and relieve deficiency symptoms.

If you're experiencing intense hot flashes, vaginal dryness or extreme mood shifts, don't ignore it - talk to your doctor. They can check your hormone levels and customize treatment if needed.

At Wellness Hormone Clinic, we specialize in hormone balancing treatments for women. Our compassionate doctors will carefully evaluate your symptoms, order tests if necessary, and work with you to create a personalized hormone therapy plan to get your estrogen levels optimized.

We provide cutting-edge bioidentical estrogen creams, oral capsules, estrogen pellets and more treatment options to suit your needs and lifestyle. Don't live with the debilitating effects of estrogen deficiency - contact us today to book a consultation with our menopause specialists.