Estrogen is an important hormone for women that affects many systems in the body, and fluctuations in estrogen levels can ...

Estradiol is the most potent form of estrogen. Now, researchers have developed a way to monitor estradiol levels by detecting it in sweat. Estradiol plays a major role in female health and fertility; ...

The increased production of certain hormones throughout pregnancy is essential for maintaining the health of both the mother and fetus. Human chorionic gonadotropin hormone (hCG), human placental ...

Virginia Tech scientists at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute say the increased risk of cardiovascular disease after ...

What’s behind it? Often, it comes back to estrogen. “We have estrogen receptors all over our body — brain, skin, heart and ...

Hone Health reports 9 common misconceptions about hormone replacement therapy (HRT) that may hinder women's health decisions.