Estrogen deficiency state
Causes, Symptoms, Complications, Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment
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What are the symptoms of Estrogen deficiency state?
Some symptoms that may indicate towards this condition are:
- Painful intercourse due to absence of vaginal lubrication
- Increase in urinary tract infections because of the thinning of urethra
- Periods may become irregular or absent
- Mood swings are common
- Hot flashes in females
- Tenderness of the breasts
- Headaches or increased frequency of migraines
- Depression and trouble in concentrating at work
- Fatigue
- Chronic kidney disease
- In some cases, the bones fracture easily due to decreased bone density
- Infertility in some conditions
What are the complications of Estrogen deficiency state?
An untreated condition of estrogen deficiency may cause infertility over a prolonged period in women. Other complications may include symptoms of menopause, endometrial atrophy, etc.
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- Estrogen deficiency state. Science Direct. Available at: https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/estrogen-deficiency Accessed on June 26th, 2020.
- Estrogen deficiency state. Medscape. Available at: https://www.medscape.com/answers/330598-82968/what-is-the-role-of-estrogen-deficiency-in-the-pathogenesis-of-osteoporosis Accessed on June 26th, 2020.
