CORRECT ANSWER:

B) Low

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MORE INFO:

• Although there are many similarities between signs & symptoms of high & low estrogen levels-but there are also are some differences. Note the difference and similarities below:

  • Low Estrogen: Hot flashes, mood swings, irregular or absent periods, fatigue, trouble concentrating, breast tenderness, recurrent UTIs (due to vaginal tissue changes), painful sex, dry vaginal area, headaches, depression, osteoporosis

  • High Estrogen: Bloating, mood swings, weight retention, weight gain, hair loss, fibrocystic lumps in breast, irregular periods, headaches, breast tenderness, decreased sex drive, anxiety, insomnia, memory problems, infertility (men), gynecomastia (men), erectile dysfunction (men)

  • Risk for low estrogen:
    althletes are often at risk for low levels of estrogen. Menopausal women also experience lower levels of estrogen
    Not all the signs & symptoms are listed above for high & low

  • Risk for high estrogen:
    Certain foods increase estrogen in body (ex: some soy products)
    Certain medications such as steroids, tetracycline

  • Reference:
    healthline.com
    Web MD

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