Effects of Low Estrogens: Vaginal Atrophy

Authors: Gupta PD and Pushkala K*

DOI: 10.23880/oajg-16000224

Volume 6, Issue 4

Abstract

Estrogens are the group of hormones which makes a woman a woman. Girls at menarche start making it and under normal conditions sufficient levels are maintained in the women’s body until menopause. During perimenopause, menopause and postmenopause the hormone levels start fluctuating and if maintained low for a longer period, it starts giving various problems. Fluctuating levels of estrogen causes, hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, depression, and mood swings. Sleep disturbances brain fog and may be heart disease, osteoporosis, obesity and the appearance of unwanted facial hair. These problems can be overcome by supplementing with phytoestrogens or hormone replacement therapy.

Keywords: Dehydroepiandrosterone; Vulvovaginal Atrophy; Estrogen; Estradiol; Ethinyl; Diethylstilbesterol; Phytoestrogen

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