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10 signs of low estrogen or the female sex hormone in younger women

If you are in your 20's or early 30's and experience these symptoms, it could be a sign of low estrogen.

Written by Anuradha Varanasi | Updated : March 10, 2017 8:03 PM IST

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10 Signs Of Low Estrogen Or The Female Sex Hormone In Younger Women

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Lack Of Periods

Lack of periods: Estrogen is mainly responsible for your periods and having very light periods or missing your periods completely is a common sign of low estrogen levels. This is because estrogen is the hormone that causes the thickening of your uterine lining. So this means when your body has low levels of estrogen, the uterine lining won't thicken enough to have regular periods.  Also Read - Measles Vaccine: CDC Urges Doctors Around The World To Spread Awareness As Cases Rise Globally

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Hot Flashes And Night Sweats

Hot flashes and night sweats: Menopausal women commonly complain of hot flashes during the day and night sweats. Younger women with low estrogen levels also suffer from these symptoms.

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Fatigue

Fatigue: When your estrogen levels aren't normal, you will feel tried and fatigued throughout the day even if you don't have an active lifestyle.

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Frequent Headaches

Frequent headaches: This symptom can be caused by estrogen fluctuations in women. If you're prone to recurring migraines or headaches, it could be due to low or even high estrogen levels.

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Frequent UTIs With Various Health Risks In Women

Women are inherently at higher risk for urinary tract infections (UTIs) than men due to anatomical differences, including shorter and closer proximity of the female urethra to the anus, which facilitates the entry of bacteria into the urinary tract, leading to infections. Therefore, Dr Vishesh Kasliwal, Founder, MEDYSEVA says frequent UTIs can be associated with various health risks in women, including: Also Read - Travelling Somewhere? Know What Kind Of Skin And Hair Care Routine To Follow

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Painful Sex

Painful sex: Vaginal dryness is a common symptom of low estrogen and is mainly responsible for painful sexual intercourse.

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Mood Swings

Mood swings: You will find that you feel far more cranky than usual even if your periods aren't approaching. Your mood can get affected when you are experiencing both, high or low estrogen levels.