Women diagnosed with premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) are at risk for more health problems than women who enter ...

The female body runs on a well-balanced combination of hormones. Estrogen regulates the menstrual cycle and ovulation. Meanwhile, progesterone prepares the body for a potential pregnancy by thickening ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Among women with cystic fibrosis, potentially important hormone fluctuations were associated with changes in ...

Alzheimer's disease disproportionately affects women, who represent about two-thirds of those diagnosed with the late-onset type of the disease. Previous research has shown Alzheimer's is also more ...

In a breakthrough finding, researchers have discovered that immune cells near the spinal cord are triggered by estrogen and progesterone to produce a natural painkiller called enkephalin. The finding ...

Weight management during menopause can be challenging due to hormonal changes that slow metabolism, increase fat storage, and impact appetite and energy levels. Fluctuating levels of estrogen and ...

Not only do women get more migraines than men, but a new study shows they also experience them for a longer duration.

Editor’s note: We use gender-neutral terminology as much as possible in our health coverage, hence the use of phrases like “people with ovaries” and “people with testes” in this piece. However, health ...