Estrogen deficiency occurs when a person's body produces too little of the hormone estrogen or when they cannot effectively use the estrogen their body produces. This typically happens due to natural drops in estrogen levels during perimenopause and menopause in people with ovaries, but there are other potential causes as well.
Common causes of estrogen deficiency include:
Symptoms may develop gradually over years or suddenly if estrogen levels drop rapidly. They can include:
If you're experiencing menopausal symptoms, bone loss, issues like vaginal dryness or pain with intercourse, or other effects that may be tied to low estrogen levels, see your healthcare provider. They can check your hormone levels and help determine if estrogen therapy may help relieve your symptoms.
At Hormone Harmony Clinic, we specialize in holistic hormone balancing treatments for peri/menopause and other hormone issues. We offer customized bioidentical estrogen therapy, dietary and lifestyle changes tailored to your needs, and complimentary therapies to help you feel your best during this transition and beyond. We're here to develop an individualized plan to help you thrive!