The loss of testosterone and estrogen in the body following menopause can lead to changes in the sexual drive of a woman. Many women at this stage may notice that they aren’t easily aroused and may be less sensitive to stroking and touching. This can result in less interest in sex. Addi...
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Perimenopause is different from menopause (or post-menopause), which is the life phase that begins one year after your final period. From a hormonal perspective, perimenopause is very different from menopause in that during the early phases of perimenopause, estrogen goesup, not down. Estrogen goe...
Because estrogen levels are lower while producing breast milk, you may experience a reduced libido. It can also lead to vaginal dryness. If lubricant is not helping and you’re experiencing this, consider discussing with your doctor whether or not topical estradiol to the vulva is right for you...
Effects of Estrogen on Postmenopausal Depression At menopause, estrogen levels fall to very low levels. Interestingly, taking oral estrogen does not improve depression in women after menopause. In large trials evaluating hormone replacement therapy, women taking estrogen reported the same mental health as...
Explore how estrogen and testosterone impact fertility, offering insights into their roles and holistic approaches to the struggle to get pregnant.
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With the drastic decline of estrogen and otherhormones during menopause, the production of oils and collagen slows down. What it means for our skin is that those two skin-building ingredients will be in a huge deficit. Less oil means your skin won’t retain moisture as well as it used to...
Before menopause, estrogen may have heart-protective qualities including keeping arteries flexible. When levels decline that protection declines, too, and reduced blood flow can cause arrhythmia (abnormal heart rhythm). Lower levels of estrogen can also lead to an overstimulation of the heart. More ...