Women’s HRT patches control prostate cancer as well as standard hormone injections, but with fewer hot flushes and less bone loss, a major UK trial finds.
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Pregnancy reshapes the brain more profoundly than scientists ever imagined – and a landmark new study is finally mapping exactly how.
For some trans and gender diverse adolescents, physical changes in puberty can be distressing and lead to a sense of disconnection from their true sense of self.
In clinical trials, linzagolix has been shown to reduce painful periods and pelvic pain more generally.
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder affects between 3-8% of the population.
A more nuanced understanding of hormone therapy now suggests that its benefits for heart health depend on how soon after menopause onset it is prescribed.
When patients can’t access their MHT patches, they may consider switching to different formulations, such as tablets or gels. Here’s how they differ.
A combination of strength training and endurance exercise was shown to be the most beneficial for post-menopausal women.
Fluctuating hormones affect the frequency of seizures at multiple times in women’s lives. So we need to tailor their therapies accordingly.
A drug newly approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration for endometriosis is available in Australia.
Dryness, irritation, or pain during sex can be managed. But not everyone has these symptoms or is bothered by them.
Understanding our menstrual cycle and taking a proactive approach to our periods is vital to improving sports performance.
A computer modelling study suggests that oestrogen levels could get lowered by as much as 92%.
Although the study found greater risk of blood clots for obese women taking the pill, the risk of developing one was still very low.
Period delay tablets may help you take control of your menstrual cycle – but only if used properly.
The hormones in the pill can cause or exacerbate depression, and the type you use is an important factor.
Cow’s milk naturally raises levels of a growth factor strongly implicated in breast cancer risk.
Science shows that many perimenopausal miseries — such as hot flashes, night sweats and trouble sleeping — are caused by excess or variable estrogen, not by “estrogen deficiency.”
While evidence has indicated women who take menopausal hormone therapy have a marginally increased risk of breast cancer, it’s equally important we talk about the benefits of the treatment.
Gender differences in jobs and attitudes are wider in countries with more equality, but that’s not the end of the story.
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Professor of Psychiatry, Monash University
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Associate Professor in Contraception, Reproductive and Sexual Health, Anglia Ruskin University
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