Think of your hormones like a backstage crew at a concert. You never notice them until they stop showing up. For millions of ...

This article was reviewed by Julia Switzer, MD, FACOG. Estrogen gel vs. patch — which is the better HRT option for you? If menopause symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, and mood swings are ...

Progesterone is part of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for people who have been through menopause and still have a uterus. Possible side effects include spotting, headaches, and breast tenderness.

While HRT has many benefits for those with osteoporosis, certain side effects may occur that your doctor will need to consider. Osteoporosis is a common concern for people who have been through ...

An evolving understanding of the risks and benefits of HRT has led to a reevaluation of the role of HRT for breast cancer survivors.

Andrea R. Genazzani. Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of ...

For years, hormone therapy (HT) had earned a bad rep it just couldn’t shake. Many women who might have benefited never even considered the treatment, thrown off by the Food & Drug Administration's ...

Estrogen is a hormone typically related to reproduction and sexual characteristics, but it also promotes vascular elasticity, encourages cholesterol balance, and has anti-inflammatory properties that ...