The female body runs on a well-balanced combination of hormones. Estrogen regulates the menstrual cycle and ovulation. Meanwhile, progesterone prepares the body for a potential pregnancy by thickening ...

Female hormones—namely progesterone and estrogen—are underrecognized contributors to addictive behavior in women. Women are more vulnerable to developing addictions than men. In particular, women ...

Weight management during menopause can be challenging due to hormonal changes that slow metabolism, increase fat storage, and impact appetite and energy levels. Fluctuating levels of estrogen and ...

Weizmann Institute researchers say that progesterone and the stress hormone cortisol drive circadian rhythms; when out of ...

Migraines are throbbing headaches often accompanied by nausea and increased sensitivity to light, sound and touch. Nearly 30 million Americans suffer from migraines, and almost 1 in 4 of them have at ...

University of Michigan provides funding as a founding partner of The Conversation US. For up to 10% of women, however, hormone contraceptives can increase their risk of depression. Hormones, including ...

For millions of American women, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) has provided relief from side effects of menopause. As the ovaries stop releasing eggs, a woman’s body also stops producing the ...

Menopause hormone therapy has evolved through decades of research, offering relief from symptoms like hot flashes, sleep ...

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