Paleopathology (palaeopathology, traditional British spelling) is the study of ancient health and disease. The field is interdisciplinary, stretching from art history to paleontology and from parasitology to genomics.
In addition, low estrogen levels can adversely affect the vagina, causing thinning of the walls and dryness, which can lead to painful sex. The lining of the urethra also thins, leaving the body susceptible to infections like UTIs. Symptoms of low estrogen may include: 1  Fatigue. 2  Hot flashes. 3  Night sweats. 4  Memory lapses. 5  Difficult concentrating. 6  Joint pain. 7  Vaginal dryness. 8  Dry skin (which can lead to premature aging, wrinkles, and brown age spots).
Some prominent factors include excess estrogen, resistance to insulin present in the body, chronic stress, sugar-laden diet, insufficient exercise and certain medications. Symptoms of low progesterone may include: 1  Infertility. 2  Thyroid dysfunction or disorders. 3  Depression. 4  Fibrocystic breasts. 5  Weight gain. 6  Gallbladder disease.