Although it also performs some functions in men, estrogen, the main female sex hormone, is involved in a myriad of processes, ...

Gut problems like irritable bowel syndrome are often worse in women. A mouse study reveals a pain pathway involving estrogen, ...

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic condition that causes gut pain and bloating, and women are far more likely to ...

Women are dramatically more likely than men to suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a chronic condition causing ...

Research shows that estrogen administration, such as through HRT, can increase resting energy expenditure by up to 200-220 ...

Joint pain and body aches are also common. How menopause causes these symptoms isn’t fully understood, but experts say they ...

This article was reviewed by Julia Switzer, MD, FACOG. Estrogen vs. Progesterone: Key Menopause Hormones Explained Key ...

Medically reviewed by Patricia Mikula, PharmD Key Takeaways Eating broccoli can help your body break down and detox estrogen.

The FDA has recently revised its labeling for certain hormones, a change that could significantly impact women's health.

Perimenopause and menopause can do a number on your skin, leading to changes you may not be thrilled with. Now, there’s a solution a growing number of women are turning to: estrogen cream for your ...

U.S. health officials are taking the first steps toward removing the long-standing black box warning on estrogen products prescribed to treat menopause symptoms — a move that ...

With the black box warning a thing of the past, interest in these once-controversial medications is growing, say experts.