This article was reviewed by Julia Switzer, MD, FACOG. Key Takeaways: Estrogen and progesterone are complementary reproductive hormones. Estrogen shapes everything from puberty to menstrual cycles to ...

This article was reviewed by Julia Switzer, MD, FACOG. If you’re entering perimenopause or menopause, you’ve probably heard about hormone replacement therapy (HRT) — and you might be wondering about ...

Your reproductive system is designed to prepare for pregnancy every month during your childbearing years. This is a collaborative effort of your reproductive organs and relevant hormones. The corpus ...

Perimenopause can show up quietly or all at once. Hot flashes, night sweats, brain fog, and mood changes can interfere with ...

Understanding what perimenopause is can make a meaningful difference in helping individuals and families navigate it.

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Women using a certain type of hormone therapy to treat menopause symptoms could be at higher risk for breast cancer, according to a new study. The study, published Tuesday in The Lancet Oncology, ...

Infertility or reduced fertility is a common problem in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 1 out of 5 women are unable to get pregnant after a year ...

If you’ve ever had a hunch your hormones were off, that might be because you’ve been hearing about it everywhere. From low cortisol workouts and cycle syncing to even drinking certain teas or eating ...