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 ...

After adjusting for factors such as age, education, high blood pressure and diabetes, researchers linked the ...

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

Avrum Z. Bluming, MD, an expert on hormone replacement therapy, debunks the menopause misconceptions that keep women from getting treatment.

The study revealed the risk of developing venous thromboembolisms from various types of synthetic hormones, providing important information going beyond just progesterone-only or combined.

Level Zero Health, a female-founded medical device startup that's aiming to break new ground by developing a device for ...

Using hormonal birth control methods, such as "the pill," may increase users' risk of blood clots, strokes and heart attacks, ...

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), also called polycystic ovarian syndrome, is a condition that impacts women of reproductive ...