Dr. Kelly Ruef presents her case study discussing low hormones in a post-menopausal woman. She utilizes the DUTCH Complete panel to test for low Estrogen, Progesterone, and Androgen. Patient Overview: Woman in her early 50’s struggling with symptoms of hot flashes, vaginal dryness, moderate d...
For these reasons, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with an orally active estrogen and progesterone has been used routinely for more than 50 years to maintain physiologic homeostasis after menopause. Not surprisingly, HRT increases the risk of developing breast cancer. The link between estrogen and ...
We’ve discussed the connection betweenbrain health and hormonebalance before, and the connection becomes clear when we think about menopause. Many of the perimenopausal symptoms are brain-related symptoms (hot flashes, brain fog, mood changes) and result from a drop in estrogen in the brain. Re...
Our bodies produce both testosterone and estrogen. Usually, estrogen levels are relatively low in men. The problem is that when T is low, theratio of testosterone-to-estrogenis out of wack. Our ratios start looking more and more like that of a female. What happens when our hormone profile ...
On average, menopause occurs at age 51. When it does, your body produces less estrogen. This can cause uncomfortable symptoms, including: Hot flashes Night sweats Vaginal dryness or itching Loss of libido or sex drive Moodiness Lower levels of estrogen may also increase your risk for heart dis...
The emotional roller coaster, together with the sometimes rapid and dramatic physical and hormonal changes, which a woman faces as she gets older and enters menopause takes a serious toll on her energy level, sex drive, feelings of well-being, self-esteem, and overall outlook on life. Why do...
The age at natural menopause is influenced by whether and how much a woman currently smokes67 and may be associated with low sexual desire and HSDD either causally or because of its associations with other health outcomes or risky behaviors. Depression was included in the DAG based on a review...
The main cause of low testosterone in women is aging, particularly after menopause, when the body decreases the production of reproductive hormones like testosterone and estradiol (the primary sex hormone in women). Additionally, certain surgeries, health conditions, and medications can all cause a ...
Vaginal dryness is a common issue for many women, particularly during and after menopause. It is often caused by low estrogen levels; however, low testosterone levels can also be a contributing factor. 4) Low count of red blood cells
Estrogen, the primary female sex hormone, regulates the female reproductive system. As a woman approaches menopause, dwindling ovarian function—which results in low levels of ovarian hormones— causes the estrogen supply in the brain to drop. Areas of the brain that are involved in mood, behavior...