During the menopause, hormonal changes, especially the reduction in oestrogen levels, can cause symptoms such as hot flushes, ...

Hip pain affects countless women but is often overlooked by doctors Understanding its causes and solutions can lead to ...

Dr. Nita Bijoor from Oakview Medical Associates discusses the differences between perimenopause and menopause and how women can manage the hormonal changes.

Women also have higher levels of estrogen and progesterone, hormones that can influence muscle growth and recovery in ways ...

When patients can’t access their MHT patches, they may consider switching to different formulations, such as tablets or gels.

The study revealed the risk of developing venous thromboembolisms from various types of synthetic hormones, providing ...

Data suggest a dose-related association between progestin-only products and arterial thrombotic risk. Various hormonal contraceptives were linked to incident cardiovascular disease in an analysis of ...

Demand for the hormone is surging, and not just to treat libido. Here’s what we know about its benefits, and potential risks.

Certain hormonal contraceptives are associated with a higher stroke and heart attack risk, finds a large study from Denmark in The BMJ today that draws on prescription records to give more precise ...

Increased relative risk of stroke and myocardial infarction, but absolute risk is low Approximately 80% of women worldwide have used hormonal contraception at some point in their lives.1 This high ...