Exhausted Beyond Words? How Low Oestrogen Might Be Contributing—And 3 Natural Ways to Support Your Energy (Copy)
If you're feeling completely worn out—physically, mentally, emotionally—and nothing seems to help, you're not imagining it. Many of the women I support are doing all the right things: eating well, taking supplements, trying breathwork or rest... yet still feel like they’re running on empty.
This kind of deep, persistent fatigue can feel isolating. Especially when you’ve tried every “natural” remedy and still wake up tired.
What’s often overlooked in these cases is the potential role of low oestrogen—even for women who aren’t in menopause.
Why Low Oestrogen Can Affect Energy So Deeply
We tend to think of oestrogen as just a reproductive hormone, but it's actually essential to how your body produces and manages energy.
When oestrogen levels decline—whether from perimenopause, post-pill depletion, chronic stress, or even overtraining—your body may struggle with:
Mitochondrial energy production (how cells make ATP)
Mood and motivation (via dopamine and serotonin regulation)
Thyroid hormone sensitivity
Nervous system resilience (handling stress and inflammation)
The result? Profound fatigue that doesn't resolve with rest, food, or even good sleep.
What I Offer (And What I Don’t)
As a holistic practitioner, I don’t prescribe or diagnose—but I do help women understand their bodies and build practical, supportive strategies to restore energy, balance, and vitality.
While some women explore bioidentical oestrogen therapy with a qualified doctor, there is so much we can do alongside or independently of that to nourish the body and help it heal naturally.
Here are three approaches I use in my practice that may help you reconnect with your energy:
1. Mitochondrial Nutrition
Your mitochondria—often called the “powerhouses” of the cell—require specific nutrients to make energy. When these nutrients are depleted, energy production suffers.
I support clients with:
Magnesium (especially glycinate or malate)
CoQ10
Activated B vitamins
Acetyl-L-carnitine
Food-based strategies to boost energy and reduce inflammation
These are tailored based on your personal needs, diet, and stress levels.
2. Nervous System Regulation
Chronic fatigue is often tied to an overactive stress response. When your nervous system is stuck in fight-or-flight, your body prioritises survival, not energy.
To support healing, I guide clients through:
Gentle breathwork techniques
Restorative movement or yoga
Grounding practices for daily nervous system resets
These tools help shift your body into a “rest and repair” state—where recovery and energy restoration become possible.
3. Hormone & Lifestyle Mapping
Low oestrogen may be part of the puzzle—but your experience is unique. That’s why I work with clients to explore:
Hormonal rhythms (e.g., perimenopause, post-pill, postpartum)
Energy fluctuations and symptom patterns
Lifestyle factors like sleep, stress, digestion, and cycle health
Together, we build a map that reflects where your body is right now, and what support it’s truly asking for.
What If You Are Considering Bioidentical Oestrogen?
Many women explore bioidentical oestrogen therapy with a GP, or integrative doctor—and in some cases, it can be a powerful turning point.
If that’s something you're looking into, I can provide foundational support to help your body respond well, with nutrient repletion, stress recovery, and gentle lifestyle strategies that align with your values.
Final Thoughts
If you feel like you’ve tried everything and still don’t feel like yourself, please know this: you’re not broken. You’re likely depleted—and that’s something we can work with.
The path back to vitality isn’t always straightforward, but you do have options. You don’t have to keep pushing through.