A surge in demand since last year for estrogen patches to ease menopause symptoms has strained supplies and led to shortages, ...

During perimenopause and menopause, fluctuations in estrogen and progesterone can make the body’s stress response more ...

A hormone procedure commonly offered to IVF patients globally as an "add-on" does not improve chances of falling pregnant, according to an international analysis led by the University of Sydney.

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

Thyroid hormones play a fundamental role in cardiovascular function. They influence how the heart responds to adrenaline, how ...

More women are seeking treatment for menopause and perimenopause, driving a shortage of estrogen patches, one of the most commonly used forms of hormone therapy. Manufacturers are struggling to keep ...

Some people may decide to stop taking hormone therapy for menopause symptoms because they no longer need it or they’re concerned about health risks. Stopping hormone therapy may cause symptoms to ...

Investigators sought to determine if hormone therapy increased the risk for breast cancer in transgender people.

The symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease most commonly occur after the age of 65. However, changes in the brain begin decades before symptoms start. For women, this typically coincides with their ...

A hormone called FGF21 can reverse obesity in mice by activating a newly identified brain circuit tied to metabolism. Surprisingly, it works in the hindbrain—the same region targeted by GLP-1 drugs ...