Irregular heartbeat is a common symptom many women experience during menopause. This cardiovascular phenomenon is often prompted by changing estrogen levels, which naturally occur as a woman approaches menopause. While irregular heartbeat is often normal during this time, episodes are nevertheless sudden and perhaps alarming for many women. Symptoms of irregular heartbeat include:
Fluttering, pounding, increased heart rate and rapid heart beat. Associated with these symptoms could be dizziness, flushing, weakness, fatigue & chest discomfort.
Diminishes in estrogen levels can result in the overstimulation of the autonomic nervous system which can cause irregular heartbeat and heart palpitations. Many studies have found that declining estrogen levels correlate with irregular heartbeats, palpitations, and arrhythmias which are usually non threatening.
Of course there are many other causes of irregular heartbeat. Caffeine, stress, over exercise, medications and nicotine are possibilities. The bottom line is that your estrogen levels matter and even though they are present in the body in small amounts, hormones have major roles in maintaining your health.
Other common symptoms of low estrogen include painful sex, urinary tract infections, headaches, lack of concentration,depression, mood swings and of course hot flashes. You may also find that your bones fracture or break more easily. This may be due to a decrease in bone density. Estrogen works in conjunction with calcium, vitamin D, and other minerals to keep bones strong. If your estrogen levels are low, you may experience decreased bone density a.
The bottom line is get your hormones checked! And while your at it, don’t just check your E2 levels. Your body is like a fine Swiss watch with many components. If one thing is off, it throws everything else out of alignment. By checking all of your hormones by salivary, ( the most accurate and the most convenient because you can do it in the privacy of your home), your healthcare provider can adjust you with proper balancing to achieve optimal results. Another words, you estrogen or E2 might be low, but that doesn’t mean you’ll get estrogen replacement. perhaps you’ll need DHEA, an E2 precursor which could be part of the problem.
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