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New research links stress, BMI, and hormone patterns to pubertal timing, revealing implications for long-term health and ...

LOVE is that famous four-letter word that has inspired countless songs and sonnets. But what is it about this powerful ...

Ladies, it's allergy season. If you're sniffling, sneezing and coughing more than the men in you life, there's a reason. Here ...

There are several good reasons why women might prefer the Pill over an IUD, but satisfying sex is not one of them. Among ...

The risks and benefits of hormone replacement therapy use for menopausal symptoms in breast cancer survivors are examined in light of recent research.

The FDA's recent removal of black box warnings on hormone therapy products triggered a prescription surge and supply shortage ...

Lea Didion didn’t realize the night sweats she began experiencing in her 40s might be a sign of perimenopause.

One writer decided to investigate this trendy approach for herself, ultimately discovering a personal health red flag ...

Our industrialized, modern lifestyles may be increasing how much estrogen (the female sex hormone) gets recycled in our ...

If you’re having a hard time getting your estrogen patch prescription filled, you’re not alone. In some parts of the country, ...

Women suffering through the hot flashes, night sweats, mood changes and sleep problems that can come with menopause — all while looking in the mirror and noticing signs of aging — are being b ...