Estrogens
How does estrogen affect auto-immune conditions?
<b>(Janice Haney Carr/CDC/Sickle Cell Foundation of Georgia via AP) (AP)</b><p>A new study might finally explain why women are more likely to develop the disorders<p>Sayantan Chakraborty<p>September 22, 2018 3:59pm (UTC)<p>This article originally appeared on Massive.<p>The human body is undeniably complicated: We’re …
Women's News7 Cool Facts You Never Knew About the Pill
Over the 60 years since it was first brought to the American public, the Pill has joined Madonna, Prince, and Beyonc<i>é</i> in becoming famous enough to be known by a single name. It refers to a pill that combines synthetic versions of the hormones estrogen and progestin, which stop you from ovulating …
Penn StateFDA grants marketing exclusivity as a NCE to TherapeuticsMD's Annovera
TherapeuticsMD (NYSEMKT:TXMD) announces that Annovera (segesterone acetate and ethinyl estradiol vaginal system) has been granted marketing …
BusinessFlaxseed
Flaxseed, flaxseed oil and linen are all products of flax, one of the first crops to be domesticated. Flaxseed has long been used for nutritional and …
Breast CancerJuntendo University Research: The Genetics of Muscle Injuries
Juntendo University, September 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --<p>To test whether sex-related genetic polymorphisms are associated with muscle injury and stiffness, Noriyuki Fuku from Juntendo University and colleagues report in the journal <i>Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise</i> that ESR1 rs2234693 …
Medical EducationWhy Sex and Gender Matter in Migraine
A migraine attack is not just a headache, and not all migraine attacks are the same. The symptoms, length and frequency of migraine attacks can vary …
PhysiologyBRIEF-Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Gets ANDA Approval For Estradiol Vaginal Inserts USP, 10 Mcg
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Unique Selling PropositionOvranette (ethinylestradiol and levonorgestrel): a contraceptive pill
Everything you need to know about taking Ovranette to prevent pregnancy<p>What is Ovranette?<p>Ovranette is a combined contraceptive pill, usually just …
Breast CancerGlenmark gets USFDA nod for menopause symptom relief drug
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals has received final approval from the US health regulator for generic version of Nordisk Inc’s VAGIFEM, which is used for pro
Business (India)Mixed Chemicals in Beauty Products May Harm Women’s Hormones
Researchers say parabens and other chemicals found in common cosmetic products may negatively impact a woman's hormone levels, increasing the risk …
George MasonBeware the doctor who treats with 'bioidentical' non-FDA approved hormones
<b>To the editor:</b> I read the article about Dr. Prudence Hall, a celebrity physician who was disciplined by the state, with great interest because I too fell victim to a well-known Beverly Hills doctor.<p>He was also a doctor who proclaimed that “bioidentical” hormones would cure my hot flashes and other …
Oprah WinfreyHere’s Exactly How to Find the Best Birth Control Pill for You
Thanks to the plethora of options at your disposal, choosing the right birth control can feel like you’re blindfolded and trying to pin the tail on …
Birth Control PillsDiabetes and menopause: A twin challenge
Diabetes and menopause may team up for varied effects on your body. Here's what to expect — and how to stay in control.<p>Menopause — and the years …
DiabetesCefuroxime, Oral Tablet
• Cefuroxime oral tablet is available as both a generic drug and a brand-name drug. <b>Brand name: Ceftin.</b><br>• Cefuroxime also comes as a liquid suspension. You …
Lyme DiseaseHow body fat affects men's and women's health differently
Body fat accumulates differently in the bodies of men and those of women. A new study explores the health consequences that ensue from these …
Body Fat5 Habits That Can Increase Your Chances Of Getting Pregnant With Irregular Periods
For me at least, trying to conceive (TTC) was one of the most challenging and stressful periods of my life. It took about two years for me — and that …
OvulationNew Endometriosis Drug Released To Help Women
<b>Follow KDKA-TV</b>: Facebook | TwitterPITTSBURGH (KDKA) – About one in about every ten women has the same problem as Melissa Dellovade.“Having very heavy …
Birth Control PillsWhat Are the Signs & Symptoms of High Estrogen & Low Progesterone?
Estrogen and progesterone play a critical role in the health of women. Levels of these sex steroids must remain in perfect balance to ensure …
Breast CancerHair Loss After Stopping the Pill
Read on for in-depth information on how using—and stopping—birth control pills can affect your tresses, and cause unwanted hair loss.
hair lossThe superfood that could boost your breasts by TWO cup sizes in a month: Model says her burgeoning bust was due to a little-known dietary powder
Model Brigette Cooper has the kind of laid back beauty Australian models are famous for, but she has recently stumbled upon a dietary supplement that …
SuperfoodsDoes Tea Tree Oil Have Hormonal Side Effects?
Do the estrogenic effects of tea tree oil get absorbed through the skin?<p>Subscribe to Videos Discuss Republish<p><i>Below is an approximation of this</i> …
Breast CancerWhy Sex Hormones Can Help (or Hurt) Your Asthma
If you have severe asthma, you rely on inhalers or medicine to open your airways so you can breathe. You’re no stranger to the doctor’s office or, …
Birth Control PillsTop 10 Testosterone-Boosting Foods, According to Nutritionist
You can help your body maintain normal T levels by eating certain foods that have supportive actions for hormone production.<p>One of the main things …
Nutrition'Evil' proteins a force for good in estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer
Researchers have clarified questions surrounding estrogen's role in breast cancer, which could lead to more precise treatments for ER-positive breast …
Breast CancerMarvelon 28 birth control pills missing day label stickers, Health Canada says
Some lots of Marvelon 28 birth control tablets do not contain day-of-the-week label stickers that women may use to help them remember if they took …
Health Care (Canada)10 Signs You Might Have High Estrogen Levels (and What to Do About It)
A few weeks ago, I had a blood test run at a wellness boutique in Los Angeles to get a basic idea of my hormonal and metabolic health. I'd never had …
Women's HealthVaginas absolutely need sex or they’ll waste away: study
It’s a painful condition that can leave you itching, even burning down there — and no, it’s not a sexually transmitted infection!<p>Just when you …
Women's HealthDNA mutations may predict breast cancer relapse
Certain DNA mutations are linked to a high relapse risk for one type of breast cancer while other mutations are associated with better outcomes, a …
CancerMira's AI-powered fertility monitor is now available for purchase
It's pretty expensive, though, and will set you back $200.<p>A company called Mira showed off its fertility monitor at CES earlier this year with the promise that it's much more accurate than the other digital trackers out there. Now, the technology is finally available for purchase worldwide. Mira's …
TechnologyLena Dunham's New Baby Obsession Is a Real Result of Taking Estrogen, Says Top Doctor
The actress has been through a tough time since beng diagnosed with endometriosis.<p>Lena Dunham is “suddenly obsessed with babies” she says, wondering …
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