Estrogen deficiency

What is estrogen deficiency?

Estrogen deficiency occurs when estrogen levels in the body are lower than normal. This is most common during perimenopause and menopause due to decreasing activity of the ovaries. However, younger women can also experience low estrogen due to certain conditions.

Symptoms of estrogen deficiency vary but can include:

• Hot flashes and night sweats - Sudden feelings of warmth, sometimes with sweating that happen during daytime or nighttime sleep.


• Vaginal dryness and atrophy - The tissues of the vagina becoming thinner, drier, and inflamed.


• Loss of bone density - Bones becoming thinner and more fragile due to loss of calcium, increasing risk of osteoporosis.


• Brain fog and memory issues - Difficulty concentrating, remembering things, and making decisions.


• Mood disturbances - Irritability, anxiety, depression, and reduced interest in sex.

Numerous conditions and lifestyle factors can contribute to low estrogen levels, including:

• Menopause - The natural decline of hormones as women age. Typically begins in the 40s and 50s.


• Primary ovarian insufficiency - When the ovaries fail before normal menopause, often due to genetic factors or autoimmune diseases.


• Eating disorders, over-exercising, and low body fat which disrupt proper hormonal function.


• Hysterectomy or oophorectomy - Surgical removal of the uterus or ovaries eliminates the main natural source of estrogen.


• Chronic stress and lack of sleep - This strains hormonal balance over time.


• Chemotherapy or radiation therapy for cancer treatment can damage ovaries.

Luckily, estrogen replacement therapy is an option! At Balance Hormone Solutions, we offer customized bioidentical hormone treatment to bring estrogen back up to optimal levels. Our practitioners can determine the right route of therapy for your body and lifestyle - whether that is pills, creams, patches, pellets, or injections. We carefully monitor your progress to determine the most effective dosage and remedy those pesky symptoms of menopause or hormonal imbalance.

With our telehealth services, you can get a convenient hormone evaluation and prescription from the comfort of home. So don't struggle with unpleasant menopause side effects or low energy and weak bones from estrogen deficiency. Let our hormone experts help restore your vitality with personalized estrogen therapy instead!