Question 1

how can low estrogen affect sex in women?

Accepted Answer

It dose efect it: To begin with, estrogen is associated with sex drive in women. Estrogen plays a somewhat analagous role to testosterone in males. It dose inhance the sex drive

Question 2

which test showsa woman's estrogen levels?

Accepted Answer

Estrogen levels: A simple blood test will give you the levels but you must be aware that the levels are not constant during a menstrual cycle.

You doctor will explain this and also might suggest that you take your temperature every so often during a month.

Question 3

what does a woman's body use estrogen for?

Accepted Answer

Womanly traits : Estrogen is essential for the development of female sexual characteristics, such as wider hips, breasts, increased subcutaneous fat, and development of the eggs and thickening of the lining of the uterus to support a pregnancy.  The change in estrogen and Progesterone levels each month determines ovulation and menses as well.

Question 4

what are symptoms of low estrogen in women?

Accepted Answer

Periods: Menopause is a time when the ovaries stopped producing estrogen.  The symptoms of hot flashes, pain with intercourse, and droopy breasts.  In women of reproductive age, the symptoms may be different.  Very light periods, lack of periods, or shrinking breasts can be clues.  You can determine low estrogen by a  blood test (lh, fsh, estradiol) on day 2 or 3 of the menstrual cycle and a week before.

Question 5

what does estrogen pills do to a female body?

Accepted Answer

Estrogen increase: It would increase her estrogen level, and if dose is high enough or frequent enough, it could alter menses and even act as a contraceptive. If the person is post menopausal, it can prevent bone loss and restore vaginal lubrication and postpone hot flashes and nite sweats. Should only be done with medical supervision and advice.

Question 6

what is the main use of estrogen for a female?

Accepted Answer

Birth control: Estrogen (and related hormones) are used for birth control, as well as for symptoms from hormone dysregulation and  deficiency including dysmennorhea, discomfort around menopause, or other entities like pcos.

Question 7

would estrogen be good for women in their 60's?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If symptomatic with hot flashes, difficulty concentrating, vaginal dryness, etc., maybe. The whi panel has not yet concluded as to what age the risks of estrogen replacement therapy exceed the benefits and should be discontinued. The mid 60's is a non--empiric time to start weaning ert patients off estrogen until a research study proves otherwise.

Question 8

what are normal levels of estrogen in women age 50?

Accepted Answer

Menopause: Hormone levels start to drop around or after menopause. No specific value can be given because every woman is different. Focus on proper health (calcium and vitamin d) during this time than for an actual hormone value. That will keep you young and healthy.

Question 9

what would cause a young women to have low estrogen?

Accepted Answer

Premature ovarian: Failure, or a problem in the hypothalamus or pituitary that leads to decreased estrogen stimulation. In some cases, extreme exercise, particularly with weight loss such as seen in an eating disorder, can also cause this. Ingestion of anabolics can do this as well. Less commonly, a prolactin secreting pituitary tumor can do the same thing. Check w/your physician.

Question 10

how can a female increase estrogen level in the body?

Accepted Answer

By consuming: Or ingesting estrogenic compounds or medicines, and by using medicines that stimulate estrogen production. None of these things are done routinely though, because other than menopause, ovarian failure, and hypothalamic amenorrhea there are no reasons a woman needs extra estrogen.

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