Low Estrogen Woes

[devon14]

So I've been low on estrogen for almost two weeks now. The good side to why I'm doing this is that I am getting GRS on Tuesday (Yay!). This is my first experience being low on estrogen for so long. Has anyone who has been low on E like this before had my symptoms? I have felt slightly nauseous at times, angry, depressed, and easily fatigued. I am just curious what all of you that have been in a similar situation have experienced. 

[kittenpower]

Congratulations on your upcoming GRS!!! I've been off of estrogen and spiro for 8 days, since I have some upcoming procedures scheduled, and I'm not noticing anything, but everyone reacts differently; take care, and remember it's for a good cause. Best wishes

[devon14]

Thank you!

Guess we are all affected differently. I also have a mood disorder which probably plays into this quite a bit.

[Christine Eryn]

I was also off HRT for 2 weeks recently for my FFS. Didn't notice much difference to be honest, except for being a little bit angrier and excitable at times.

[Laura_7]

You might try some linseeds, they contain phytoestrogen...
just ask your doc...


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[devon14]

You might try some linseeds, they contain phytoestrogen...
just ask your doc...


hugs

Thanks Laura!

[Steph34]

Some people also use soy to reduce symptoms of low estrogen, but phytoestrogens may block some effects of estradiol.

When my estrogen is super-low, I suffer from extreme and uncontrollable overheating, terrible nightmares, rapid hair loss, irregular heartbeat, back pain, suicidal thoughts, and bad anxiety. Injections have mostly prevented those symptoms because they last so long that I am never running on empty.

Why is it necessary to go off estrogen for surgery? I am expecting to undergo an orchiectomy later this year, and neither my HRT doctor nor my surgeon has said anything about withholding estrogen.

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[Laura_7]

Some people also use soy to reduce symptoms of low estrogen, but phytoestrogens may block some effects of estradiol.

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Congrats on your 200th post
I personally would not use soy because linseed contain a bit more phytoestrogen, are fresh and possibly organic and might be better digestable.
Just look up side effects and stay with reasonable doses, otherwise side effects should rise high.

Soy was traditionally fermented and is still for sauces.

Phytoestrogens might stay some time in the body.

If the amount of estro is low they might help a bit.

If the amount of estro is sufficient they compete with receptors and make for a weaker effect than estro.
Normal doses in food should not matter but I'd avoid larger doses then.

[Laura_7]

Why is it necessary to go off estrogen for surgery? I am expecting to undergo an orchiectomy later this year, and neither my HRT doctor nor my surgeon has said anything about withholding estrogen.

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It simply depends on the surgeon.
Some ok estro and some have restraints. It might be possible to talk to them and switch to a safer method a few weeks in advance, for example to patches.

[brenda w]

Go off to reduce the risk of blood clots

[Laura_7]

Go off to reduce the risk of blood clots

There are not many studies showing a risk of blood clots with injections or implants...

[StartingOver]

Good luck tomorrow, Athena!

[Lady_Oracle]

So I've been low on estrogen for almost two weeks now. The good side to why I'm doing this is that I am getting GRS on Tuesday (Yay!). This is my first experience being low on estrogen for so long. Has anyone who has been low on E like this before had my symptoms? I have felt slightly nauseous at times, angry, depressed, and easily fatigued. I am just curious what all of you that have been in a similar situation have experienced. 

Yep I feel all of the above weekly. Nausea doesn't happen every time though but the fatigue is the worst, it's hard to get things done. The pms isn't so bad anymore thanks to progesterone.