What is estradiol and how does it work? Estradiol is a female sex hormone required for the normal development and functioning of the reproductive system. The hormone also plays a vital role in ...

There’s little debate among scientists that the female hormone estrogen is integral to maintaining strong bones. Osteoporosis, in which the bones become brittle, most commonly strikes women after ...

A new study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease suggests that women who experience greater lifetime exposure to estrogen may exhibit better cognitive performance and maintain larger brain ...

The evERA breast cancer trial marks a turning point for some patients with a specific type of advanced breast cancer known as ...

Estrogen-mimicking pollutants can trigger gender-bending effects in wildlife. For instance, male fish exposed to such hormonally active pollutants will make vitellogenin, an egg-yolk protein that’s ...

All procedures involving these animals were conducted in compliance with State and Federal laws, standards of the US Department of Health and Human Services, and guidelines established by the Wake ...

Women with breast cancer who are taking adjuvant endocrine therapy to reduce the risk for recurrence often report that the side effects of dampening down estrogen, such as hot flashes and vaginal ...

Hormone therapy can affect collagen, hydration, and breakouts during menopause. Dermatologists explain the real skin benefits ...

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

An estimated 1.4 million people, or 0.6% of the U.S. population identify as transgender. In order to transition, most transgender individuals undergo hormonal therapy, with transgender men receiving ...