Estrogen Deficiency

Estrogen deficiency or estrogen deficiency symptoms due to lower levels may occur during mid to late forties or early fifties and are more likely to occur under conditions of long term chronic stress. Women whose ovaries have been removed are also likely to be estrogen deficient unless they are on some type of estrogen replacement therapy.

General Physical Symptoms or Related Conditions:
__ Vasomotor symptoms: hot flashes/night sweats.
__ Headaches
__ Insomnia or sleep disturbances
__ Poor memory/concentration or forgetfulness
__ Hair loss
__ Dry skin/eyes/hair
__ Thinning /aging skin and wrinkles
__ Bone loss
__ Insulin resistance
__ Oily skin /acne
__ Weight gain
__ Heart palpitations

Gynecological Symptoms or Related Conditions:
__ Lighter/non-existent periods
__ Vaginal dryness
__ Painful intercourse
__ Urinary tract infections
__ Incontinence

Emotional Symptoms or Related Conditions:
__ Depression
__ Weepiness
__ Anxiety
__ Carbohydrate cravings
__ Sleep disturbances
__ Low libido