Hormone imbalance can have an impact on kidney and bladder

 Hormone imbalance can have an impact on kidney and bladder health. Here are some key points from the search results:

• Estrogen and Kidney Health : Estrogen hormones have a favorable role in the progression of some chronic renal diseases. They act upon the nephron component cells, regulating processes such as glomerulosclerosis and tubulo-interstitial fibrosis, which are important in maintaining kidney health
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• Phosphorus-Calcium Metabolism : Hormonal dysfunction in chronic kidney disease can also affect the phosphorus-calcium metabolism. Estrogens play a part in disturbances of this metabolism and can have favorable effects on renal osteodystrophy, which is a consequence of phosphorus-calcium imbalances
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• Low Estrogen and Bladder Symptoms : Low estrogen levels can cause changes to the bladder and lead to symptoms such as incontinence, overactive bladder, pain during sex, and vaginal dryness. These symptoms can occur during menopause or other stages of life when estrogen levels decline
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• Hormones and Urinary Issues : Hormonal imbalances can contribute to urinary issues, including bladder problems. Menopause and incontinence are closely linked, and estrogen depletion during menopause can be a reason behind bladder problems in women
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• Kidneys and Hormones : The kidneys also produce and respond to various hormones. They produce prostaglandins, which are hormone-like substances involved in the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone hormonal system that helps control blood pressure. The kidneys also respond to hormones such as vitamin D, aldosterone, cortisol, parathyroid hormone, and calcitonin
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While hormone imbalance can have an impact on kidney and bladder health, it is important to note that there are various factors that contribute to kidney and bladder diseases. Hormonal imbalances are just one piece of the puzzle, and a comprehensive evaluation by a healthcare professional is necessary to determine the underlying causes and appropriate treatment options for kidney and bladder diseases.

Citations:

[1] https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23326957/

[2] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6556504/

[3] https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/low-estrogen-bladder-symptoms

[4] https://evexiasdenver.com/hormones-urinary-issues/

[5] https://friendsdiaper.in/blogs/womens-health/can-hormonal-changes-in-women-cause-bladder-problems

[6] https://www.yourhormones.info/glands/kidneys/