Question 1

any effects of low estrogen in men?

Accepted Answer

No: We are low in estrogen to begin with.

Question 2

what is a low estrogen level at 40?

Accepted Answer

Varies: Estrogen levels fall at menopause. This is a natural transition for all women between ages 40 and 55. The decline in estrogen can happen abruptly in younger women whose ovaries are removed. The "normal" level of Estrogens in premenopausal women depend on what part of the cycle they (typically estradiol) are measured as well as the different labs that are used.

Question 3

what can you do about low estrogen?

Accepted Answer

Low estrogen.: I presume you are a woman. If so you are at the stage of going in to menopause. Please see a gynecologist as soon as you can and you will be pleasantly surprised how things will be better for you.

Question 4

i suspect i have low estrogen levels?

Accepted Answer

Doctor can evaluate: A man with a group of symptoms that for some reason make him think about estrogen levels can see his primary care doctor for a general evaluation. He should write a timeline of his symptoms to help explain to his doctor what his issues are. The doctor will figure out the next step, which may or may not have anything to do with estrogen, because estrogen levels are usually not a problem in a man.

Question 5

is it possible that i have low estrogen?

Accepted Answer

Low Estrogen : The best way to know for sure is to have your labs checked.

Question 6

what affects do having low estrogen have?

Accepted Answer

Many: Low estrogen may affect the overall sense of wellbeing that you may or may not have.  Lack of estrogen may give you "hot  flashes", vaginal dryness, libido changes, sleep disorders, anxiety sensation, depression, changes in skin, mood and overall sense of wellness.  Depending on your overall health, medications, and other issues, you very well can get help.  Get a good eval by pcp or gyn.

Question 7

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 8

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 9

how could i tell if i have low estrogen levels?

Accepted Answer

Blood / symptoms: Your symptoms and a simple blood test can tell your doctor if you have low estrogen levels.

Question 10

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.

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