LOW ESTROGEN AND PROGESTERONE

Wondering if you have low estrogen and/or progesterone? When we are low on one or both of these hormones, a host of symptoms can occur. Low levels of estrogen and progesterone are often associated with age, but there are other reasons it can occur. 

Read on to see the common symptoms of low levels of these hormones. 

Low Estrogen Symptoms 

Estrogen is beneficial in maintaining skin firmness and elasticity in post-menopausal women. It can also alleviate vaginal dryness that accompanies menopause and is also essential for immune system functioning.

When you are low on estrogen, you may experience the following:

• Fatigue
• Cravings for sweets or carbohydrates
• Weight gain
• Hot flashes and night sweats
• Feeling depressed or overwhelmed
• Mood swings or irritability
• Insomnia or restless sleep
• Headaches
• Low libido
• Fuzzy thinking
• Stiffness or joint pain
• Anxiety
• Heart palpitations
• Breast pain
• Adult acne

Low estrogen can be the result of aging, but it can also stem from genetic disorders, autoimmune disorders, and eating disorders. There are also several other health conditions that can influence estrogen levels, as well as treatments such as chemotherapy. 

Learn about estrogen replacement therapy here. 

The trouble is your hormones. Not your head.

The symptoms above are all signs of progesterone and estrogen imbalance. How many have you experienced? How many are robbing you of life’s joys and make you wonder if you are crazy or losing your mind? Do you feel alone in dealing with these symptoms? You're not!  Many other women experience estrogen and progesterone disruptors through menopause and are taking action to replace these vital hormones.

Here's how to get started with estrogen replacement therapy. 

Regaining HOrmone balance is easier than you think.

You’d be surprised at just how quickly you are able to restore your body’s natural hormone balance with the right hormone replacement therapy.

For a consultation about Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy, call 480-839-4131 or fill out a consultation request form located throughout the site. We look forward to speaking with you and seeing if Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) is a good option for you and your health concerns.

We serve patients in the Phoenix AZ area including Tempe, Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Scottsdale, Ahwatukee, Peoria, Glendale, Avondale, and Fountain Hills. All patients always work directly with one of our licensed physicians to ensure patient safety and confidentiality.