Estrogen Deficiency

Common symptoms of Estrogen Deficiency

Here are some of the most common symptoms of Estrogen Deficiency with women going through the menopause or perimenopause.

Hot flushes

You can feel a sudden sensation of heat spreading through your body. It often rises from your chest. It happens randomly during the day. The symptoms can include sweating, flushed skin, anxiety and increased heart rate. In some instances, you can feel faint.

Night sweats

Night sweats often precede day flushes. These can occur sporadically years before you notice that you have symptoms related to your menopause. The severity varies amongst women. You can experience slight dampness or mild sweating behind your neck and chest area as you awaken in the morning or you can feel drenched, resulting in the need to change your night clothes. Therefore, sleep can be severely disrupted which can result in reduced energy levels, less focus and an inability to cope with your daily routine. In women who have quite a regular menstrual cycle, this often occurs a week or two before the start of their period.

Vaginal dryness

Vaginal dryness occurs in women of all ages but is much more common after menopause. It affects more than half of menopausal women and most do not seek any treatment.
Oestrogen keeps the vaginal walls lubricated, healthy and elastic. Reduced levels cause thinning of the tissues of the vagina and vulva, not only causing dryness but irritation and pain during sexual intercourse.

If left untreated, it may result in urinary symptoms such as incontinence and urinary tract infections.