Women with PCOS produce higher-than-normal levels of androgens, which can lead to irregular or absent menstrual periods and excessive hair growth on the face and body.

Takeaways Bioidentical hormone therapy (BHT) offers a natural approach to hormone balance, but compounded versions lack FDA regulation, raising safety concerns. Professional organizations recommend ...

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The study revealed that there was a greater risk of both heart attack and stroke linked to most forms of hormonal contraceptives.

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C. Everett Koop, the Surgeon General under President Ronald Reagan, was a controversial figure from the moment of his ...

Investigators report that estradiol works as well as luteinizing hormone–releasing hormone agonists for testosterone suppression and have a much better side-effect profile.