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Estrogen - Is It Important?

Estrogen - Is It Important?

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I'm having a time with hormones. What if I do not use estrogen replacement therapy? What are the risks of not being on any estrogen? Is estrogen really important?

Scientist are finding that estrogen affects almost every tissue and organ system in the body. Consequently, estrogen can be essential for all aspects of our health from physical to mental to emotional.

Estrogen can affect one’s emotional well being. No or low estrogen can lead to mood swings, depression, irritability, anxiety, and insomnia.

Estrogen helps maintain good brain function and the development of nerve cells. Thus, a lack of estrogen can lead to mental fog, cognitive impairment, and dementia.

Estrogen helps with cardiovascular health, especially elasticity of the blood vessels and tendency to resist plaque formation. Too little or no estrogen can lead to heart palpitations, blood pressure issues, and other heart concerns.

Estrogen can increase HDL cholesterol (the good kind) and decrease LDL cholesterol (the bad kind) so without estrogen cholesterol issues can be a concern.

Estrogen plays a roll in the health of the skeletal system. Without adequate estrogen, one is at higher risk for osteoporosis and bone loss.

Estrogen affects the body’s production of oil and collagen which is necessary for healthy skin and vaginal tissues. Without collagen, skin can become dry and lose its elasticity. Vaginal atrophy can also occur which can lead to painful intercourse, bleeding, and urological issues.

While estrogen produced by the body can be essential for overall health, there are pros and cons for using estrogen replacement therapy. Each woman should work closely with a knowledgeable physician to determine what is right for her.

This content was written by staff of HysterSisters.com by non-medical professionals based on discussions, resources and input from other patients for the purpose of patient-to-patient support.

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