10 Low Estrogen Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Symptom #9: Weakened Bones
Osteopenia or low bone mass, is a preventable sequela of menopause. It is defined as a bone mineral density (BMD) of 1 to 2.49 standard deviations (SDs) below the peak bone mass (T score).
One of the benefits of estrogen is that it protects your bones and helps keep them strong and healthy. When estrogen levels drop, women may lose bone density and develop osteopenia. This can be attributed to accelerated bone resorption, while bone formation continues at a slower rate. The overall effect of this bone loss is a decrease in bone strength, leading to an increased risk of fracture in these women.
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