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Estrogen Replacement Therapy

Estrogen treatment is used to increase the amount of estrogen in women’s bodies. It is given to those who have gone through menopause or whose ovaries were removed by surgery, causing early menopause.

Estrogen replacement therapy may help relieve symptoms of menopause, such as hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, and sleep problems. It may also help protect against osteoporosis (thinning of the bones) and lower the risk of breast cancer in postmenopausal women. Also called ERT.

Functions of Estrogen

Estrogen is essential in regulating the growth, development, and physiology of human reproductive systems. Estrogen plays a key role in controlling the body’s neurological, skeletal, adipose and cardiovascular systems. It is produced primarily by the ovaries of females and testes of males.

  • Increases metabolic rate and thus is important in maintenance of  healthy body weight
  • Improves insulin sensitivity and helps with blood sugar regulation
  • Regulates body temperature and helps with hot flashes
  • Helps prevent muscle damage
  • Helps with sleep
  • Reduces risk of cataracts and macular degeneration
  • Helps maintain health of arteries
  • Decreases risk of osteoporosis and bone fracture
  • Helps maintain collagen in skin and keep skin beautiful
  • May decrease blood pressure
  • Decreases LDL (“bad”) cholesterol and increases HDL (“good”) cholesterol
  • Helps with memory and concentration
  • Increases water content of skin and can help decrease wrinkles
  • May improve mood and help with depression and anxiety
  • Increases libido and sexual interest
  • Reduces inflammatory heart markers
  • May help prevent tooth loss
  • Aids in neurotransmitter formation and use in brain

Most people only know estrogen’s relationships to fertility and menstrual cycles. In actuality, estrogen has over 400 functions in the body. It is a necessary hormone for both men and women’s health.

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Signs of Low Estrogen

The most common cause of low estrogen is menopause. This is a natural process that usually occurs during midlife, when estrogen levels drop and your menstrual periods end.

Low estrogen is a hormone deficiency that can also be caused by underlying health problems like autoimmune diseases and treatments such as chemotherapy.

Low estrogen also has long-term effects on your health, including low bone density and an increased risk of fractures. It can also raise your cholesterol levels and thicken your blood vessels, which raises the risk of heart disease and stroke.

  • Fatigue
  • Hot flashes or changes in body temperature
  • Insomnia
  • Excessive bone loss or reduced bone density
  • Loss of skin vitality
  • Memory and concentration issues
  • Weight gain
  • Depression or anxiety
  • Elevated blood pressure
  • Elevated inflammatory markers and higher problematic cholesterols

Symptoms of Estrogen Excess

High levels of estrogen can develop naturally, but too much estrogen can also result from taking certain medications or other health conditions.

  • Cervical dysplasia
  • Agitation or anxiety
  • Excessive weight gain
  • Water retention
  • Headaches
  • Swollen breasts
  • Heavy periods
  • Increased uterine fibroids
  • Bloating

Signs of Low Estrogen

The most common cause of low estrogen is menopause. This is a natural process that usually occurs during midlife, when estrogen levels drop and your menstrual periods end.

Low estrogen is a hormone deficiency that can also be caused by underlying health problems like autoimmune diseases and treatments such as chemotherapy.

Low estrogen also has long-term effects on your health, including low bone density and an increased risk of fractures. It can also raise your cholesterol levels and thicken your blood vessels, which raises the risk of heart disease and stroke.

  • Fatigue
  • Hot flashes or changes in body temperature
  • Insomnia
  • Excessive bone loss or reduced bone density
  • Loss of skin vitality
  • Memory and concentration issues
  • Weight gain
  • Depression or anxiety
  • Elevated blood pressure
  • Elevated inflammatory markers and higher problematic cholesterols

Symptoms of Estrogen Excess

High levels of estrogen can develop naturally, but too much estrogen can also result from taking certain medications or other health conditions.

  • Cervical dysplasia
  • Agitation or anxiety
  • Excessive weight gain
  • Water retention
  • Headaches
  • Swollen breasts
  • Heavy periods
  • Increased uterine fibroids
  • Bloating

Are you experiencing any of these symptoms and tired of feeling like this? We understand how challenging this is and are ready to help you to get back to yourself.

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Benefits of Estrogen Therapy

Protects Your Heart

Estrogen is good for your heart by keeping cardiovascular tissue healthy. It also helps with keeping your blood pressure stable.

Boosts Your Mood

Estrogen is known to help keep serotonin levels regular (those “feel-good hormones”) and help the effectiveness of endorphins.

Improves Muscle Mass

Estrogen plays a vital role in the growth of your bones and improving muscle mass. It helps protect against osteoporosis.

Improves Sex

Estrogen is vital when it comes to your sex life. The hormone keeps your vagina lubricated so sex is enjoyable.

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Estrogen Replacement Therapy FAQ’s

Hormonal Health

Bioidentical hormone therapy is used to treat both men and women when their hormone levels drop or become unbalanced. We have a diverse range of treatment options for each patient depending on the symptoms.

Naturopathic Medicine

We combine nature’s healing gifts and the latest scientific advances to bring you the best possible health care. The goal of all naturopathic medicine is to promote health and prevent illness by addressing the underlying causes of disease.

Toe Nail Treatment

Nail Fungus or Onychomycosis refers to a fungal infection of the nail, nail bed, or nail plate. The nail may appear thickened, yellow, or cloudy in appearance. It can affect both fingernails and toenails contributing to pain, discomfort and weakened nail strength.

What is Estrogen?

Estrogen hormones get your body ready for pregnancy and increase your desire for sex. They also help regulate your cholesterol levels and strengthen your bones. Although estrogen is usually produced by the ovaries, your fat tissue or adrenal glands can also produce estrogen. During perimenopause or menopause, your estrogen levels drop.

For some women, this can lead to such uncomfortable symptoms as depression, fatigue, hot flashes and a low sex drive. You may also experience symptoms of low estrogen at other times in your life.

How are low estrogen levels diagnosed?

We’ll discuss your symptoms and use a blood test to determine whether your estrogen levels are too low. When you start estrogen replacement therapy, we’ll continue to monitor your levels to ensure that you are getting the right dosage and make adjustments as required.

How do you treat low estrogen levels naturally?

If we determine that you need estrogen replacement therapy, we’ll use bioidentical estrogen. This offers natural estrogen replacement with estrogen derived from plants rather than made synthetically.

Who should get estrogen replacement therapy?

Women who suffer from a hormone imbalance may benefit from estrogen replacement therapy. After discussing your symptoms and health history and determining through a blood test that your estrogen levels are below the normal range, our medical provider will discuss if estrogen therapy is potentially right for you.

What are the effects of estrogen replacement therapy?

As is the case with all forms of hormone replacement therapy, it may take from a few weeks to several months to recognize improvements in some of your symptoms. Improvements potentially include more energy, fewer mood swings, and an improved libido. Estrogen replacement therapy has been shown to reduce migraines and night sweats in some patients. Prior to entering menopause, taking estrogen might also make your periods more regular.

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Hormonal Health

Bioidentical hormone therapy is used to treat both men and women when their hormone levels drop or become unbalanced. We have a diverse range of treatment options for each patient depending on the symptoms.

Naturopathic Medicine

We combine nature’s healing gifts and the latest scientific advances to bring you the best possible health care. The goal of all naturopathic medicine is to promote health and prevent illness by addressing the underlying causes of disease.

Toe Nail Treatment

Nail Fungus or Onychomycosis refers to a fungal infection of the nail, nail bed, or nail plate. The nail may appear thickened, yellow, or cloudy in appearance. It can affect both fingernails and toenails contributing to pain, discomfort and weakened nail strength.


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