Low estrogen levels can impact both physical and emotional well-being. If you are in your teens it can delay puberty. Later it can affect bone health, body weight, processing of glucose, says Healthline. Here are five signs you might have low estrogen:
Estrogen plays a pivotal role in regulating the menstrual cycle. Consequently, low estrogen levels can result in irregular, lighter, or absent periods, says Medical News Today.
Low estrogen levels trigger hot flashes, characterised by sudden sensations of heat accompanied by sweating and flushing, as reported by Johns Hopkins Medicine.
Low estrogen levels are associated with mood fluctuations, irritability, anxiety and depression. Estrogen regulates mood by influencing the production of neurotransmitters like serotonin, according to Medical News Today.
According to Cleveland Clinic, low estrogen levels can contribute to a sense of fatigue.
Low estrogen levels have been associated with difficulty in concentrating, forgetfulness, and a general sense of mental impairment, as outlined in an article published in the Neurobiology of Aging.