hrdbdyGRRRL asked me to post the signs and symptoms of high or low estrogen levels for you ladies…Please be gentle with me because it’s my first time in the ladies lounge…LOL

High levels of estrogen are ususally associated in women over 35 and attributed to age and menstrual cycles…

Symptoms of high levels of estrogen may include:

1) PMS
2) Migraines
3) Mood swings, feeling easily angered
4) Cramps
5) Uterine fibroids
6) Depression
7) Unexplained weight gain
8) Feeling fatigued or lethargic
9) Osteoporosis
10) Insomnia
11) Allergies
12) Memory loss
13) Skin problems such as acne, psoriasis, or a red flushed appearance
14) Breast sore, tender, and/or enlarged
15) Miscarriage
16) Low sex drive
17) High blood pressure
18) Facial hair – excessive growth
19) Inflammation
20) Hot flashes
21) Thinning hair or excessive loss
22) Irregular periods

The most common reason for low estrogen in an average woman would be due to menopause, but also the things that could have an influence as well is…hysterectomy, chemotherapy or radiation therapy, or have an autoimmune disease….noted also is that included in this is women with very low body fat because of excessive exercise …

Mood is greatly influenced, as hormones decrease the onset of an enzyme called monoamine oxidase (MAO), destroying neurotransmitters that greatly effect mood and emotions, including serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine. Neurotransmitter fluctuations can have an effect on thinking, digestion, sleeping, eating, pain levels, and can lead to onset of disease and mental health disorders.

Low estrogen levels can adversely affect the vagina, causing thinning of the walls and dryness, which can lead to painful sex. The lining of the urethra also thins, leaving the body susceptible to infections like UTIs.

Symptoms of low estrogen may include:

1) Fatigue
2) Hot flashes
3) Night sweats
4) Memory lapses
5) Difficult concentrating
6) Joint pain
7) Vaginal dryness
8) Dry skin (which can lead to premature aging, wrinkles, and brown age spots)
9) Loss of libido
10) Artherosclerosis
11) Headaches/migraines
12) Vaginal infection
13) Arthritis
14) Depression
15) Panic attacks
16) Low self esteem

I hope this helped you ladies out…I actually learned something myself on this as well…GRRRL, I hope I made you proud!!! LOL

References
http://www.livestrong.com/article/137185-signs-symptoms-low-estrogen-lev...
http://www.natural-hormones.net/estrogen-symptoms-low-levels.htm
http://www.livestrong.com/article/137493-increased-estrogen-symptoms/
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20071129193951AAuvN5T
http://www.nativeremedies.com/ailment/symptoms-of-hormone-imbalance.html