What are symptoms of low estrogen?
Menopause has become a common topic of discussion for many women. Unlike the past when the topic was considered taboo, many women now feel that speaking about the condition has brought awareness and better treatment. Menopause is a physiological event which every woman will go through in the 4th-5th decade of life. The sex hormones start to decline and many women develop symptoms. Some women develop only mild symptoms, but others who are unlucky develop a variety of physiological and emotional problems.
Can surgery lead to low estrogen levels?
Sure, another common reason why women have symptoms of low estrogen is after a hysterectomy. Hysterectomy is a surgical procedure which removes the uterus and ovaries. Ovaries make estrogen and thus once these organs are removed, no more estrogen can be made.
What are options for females who have low estrogen levels?
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with estrogen and progesterone is recommended in some women but the major concern is the possibility of developing breast or uterine cancer.
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