The effects of low estradiol

Estradiol is a female sex hormone that regulates many processes in the body.

Estradiol is used to treat menopause symptoms such as hot flashes and vaginal changes, and to prevent osteoporosis (bone loss) in menopausal women. Estradiol is also used to treat low estrogen levels in women with ovarian failure. It is also indicated to treat certain types of breast cancer and prostate cancer.

Low estradiol cause infertility?

◆Estradiol is a type of female hormone secreted by the ovaries of women. The level of estradiol at different times of a menstrual cycle is also different. Usually in the follicular phase, the estradiol in the female body will be in The lowest level, as the follicle grows and develops, the estradiol level will rise near the ovulation period. Low estradiol caused by physiological reasons generally does not have a big impact on physical health.

◆When a female friend is tested for hormone levels during the ovulation period, if it is found that estradiol is low at this time, it means that the egg quality is poor, or the ovarian reserve function is not ideal, and it is likely to induce women to experience non-ovulation or premature ovarian failure. , It will affect the fertility of women.

The harm of low estradiol?

◆Ovarian disease: The level of estradiol in women's body is low for a long time, and some ovarian diseases are likely to occur. The most common are ovarian cysts, primary premature ovarian failure, etc. Some women will also have irregular menstruation, especially long-term amenorrhea. Ovary is an important place for women’s egg production and ovulation. Abnormal ovulation function for a long time will induce women’s non-ovulation or reduced ovulation, which will affect women’s normal fertility, and severely cause female infertility and premature ovarian failure. Symptoms such as premature menopause or secondary amenorrhea.

◆Wide range of body infections: Some people with low estradiol may also cause diseases such as hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism when the thyroid hormone is abnormal. In addition, it may also induce a wide range of infections in the body. In severe cases, malignant tumors may appear in the body, or  renal insufficiency.

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