Some might nonetheless think it justifiable to be fearful of the merely speculative dangers of a long-term reduction in the body's oestrogen levels.

The accompanying decline in oestrogen levels can lead to many of the symptoms you describe, and hormone replacement therapy may therefore be an option.

To summarize, menstrual cycle phase and the oestrogen levels have a correlation to women's fear processing.

Menopause - intercourse may be more painful during the menopause as lower oestrogen levels cause a thinning of the vaginal wall.

One factor is declining oestrogen levels after the menopause.

Part of the brain contains many oestrogen receptors and when oestrogen levels fall, mood changes may occur.

Once oestrogen levels fall, the bone becomes less dense and strong and more liable to fracture.

Multiple naevi are sometimes associated with liver disease or high oestrogen levels in women.

After the baby is born, the oestrogen levels fall back to normal prepregnancy levels, and the additional hair foliage drops out.

This is more noticeable after the menopause, when oestrogen levels fall.