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 ...

Medically reviewed by Melissa Nieves, LND Key Takeaways Foods high in estrogen (phytoestrogens) include soy, other legumes, nuts, seeds, cruciferous vegetables, certain fruits, and whole ...

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, ...

YORK, Pa. — Alright ladies, this one's for you. Estrogen has a huge impact on a woman's health. If you have too much or too little of it, your health can suffer both mentally and physically. So, how ...

Women are dramatically more likely than men to suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a chronic condition causing ...

Osteoarthritis, which usually develops between the ages of 40 and 50, is more prevalent in women. It is thought that sex hormones may play a role in developing the disease, since they can be involved ...

ATLANTA -- Traumatic life experiences were linked with lower levels of estrogens in menopause, especially for women who got fewer hours of sleep. The finding "underscores the importance of considering ...

The Company expects to submit the New Drug Application for Xulane Lo in the second half of 2025. A low dose combination hormonal patch was found to be effective for pregnancy prevention based on ...

For women, that morning cup o’ joe may act as more than just a pick-me-up. New research shows that caffeine may alter women’s estrogen levels, and that such changes differ according to race. The study ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I had a complete hysterectomy in my late 40s due to endometriosis. I am now 68 and have been on 0.1-mg patches of estradiol since. Should I ask my gynecologist to do a hormone study, ...

Medically reviewed by Laura Young Both high- and low-dose birth control pills prevent pregnancy equally well.For some people, low-dose birth control may have fewer side effects, like headaches and ...