For all women, estrogen is essential for sustaining the hair growth phase and boosting hair density on the scalp. But owing in large part to genetics, the follicles of some women are particularly ...

Perimenopause marks the time when a cisgender woman’s body is preparing for menopause. For most women, perimenopause starts in their early 40s, however, it can start as early as their mid-30s. This ...

Does Low Estrogen Cause Hair Loss? The short answer is yes, particularly during menopause. In fact, we can blame a lot on hormonal changes, from unexpected tears to hot flashes, drive fluctuations, ...

Phytoestrogens in soy and flaxseeds may help relieve low estrogen symptoms like hot flashes. Exercise, including cardio and ...

This article was reviewed by Julia Switzer, MD, FACOG. Estrogen is one of the primary female hormones, and it serves an important function in both reproductive and overall health. Estrogen supports ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." “I want to empower women to take care of their own health, but checking and monitoring hormone levels all ...

Welcome to the Perimenopause Playbook—your guide to navigating the most overlooked and misunderstood phase of the menopausal transition. Read the rest of the stories, from how to get a diagnosis to ...

Changes in hormone levels can impact your chance of getting a urinary tract infection (UTI). Estrogen cream can help with recurrent UTIs in some people by restoring tissue health, balancing vaginal pH ...

Cisgender women and others assigned female at birth are twice as likely as cisgender men and others assigned male at birth to develop dry eye, and hormones are a likely cause. Estrogen and ...