Younger women who are going through menopause may have a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease, according to a study presented at the annual Endocrine Society meeting held in San Diego. For this study, researchers enrolled a total of 693 women aged 45 to 84 who already had begun experiencing menopause.
The use of oral contraceptives and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may prevent brain aneurysms in post-menopausal women, according to findings presented at the Society of Neurointerventional Surgery annual meeting.
An increased level of testosterone may increase a man’s risk of suffering from heart complications, according to a study presented at The Endocrine Society’s annual meeting. During a five-year study, researchers monitored the risk of suffering fractures in more than 690 men with an average age of 72 years.
Women who have already entered menopause and are taking hormone supplements may be at a higher risk of developing breast cancer, according to a study published in Menopause: The Journal of The North American Menopause Society. Using breast cancer tumors in an animal model, a team of researchers observed how commonly used estrogens and progestins affected the body.
A new study has found that the androgen receptor (AR), a protein that mediates males sex hormones, may be the reason why men are more likely to develop liver cancer and other illnesses, according to findings published in Science Translational Medicine.
In addition to being a good source of physical activity, practicing Tai Chi, a form of martial arts, can improve symptoms that are associated with chronic mood disorders, according to a study published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine.
While some individuals may want to stave off signs of aging as long as possible, a new study is cautioning against the use of anti-aging hormones as they have been found to be ineffective and have a high risk factor.
For many years the medical community embraced the use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for women experiencing the effects of menopause. This condition occurs mainly in women ages 40 to 60 when their production of estrogen and progesterone decreases. However, the results of a Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) clinical trial revealed staggering results regarding the widespread use of HRT.
There is a major health hazard that women—and men—face in their 40s. It’s called estrogen dominance and there’s a huge chance that your physician has misdiagnosed your symptoms. Not only does aging play a role, but other factors such as diet and environmental toxins can wreak havoc on your hormones. Here’s how to tell if you’re suffering from estrogen dominance…
Research presented at the North American Menopause Society’s annual meeting suggests the risk of a major depression doubles when women are going through menopause. According to Reuters, the effects of reduced estrogen on the brain, coupled with the stress of hot flashes and other menopausal symptoms, can trigger depressive symptoms for middle-aged women.
A new study suggests that fruits such as pomegranates may help prevent the growth of breast cancer, a common disease that can be brought on by excessive hormones that could be caused by estrogen dominance in women.
Deciding whether to use hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is often difficult for postmenopausal women. The list of pros and cons is a long one and a new study adds another reason why many women may avoid this type of approach.
Anti-estrogens, which are normally used to treat diseases such as breast cancer and other diseases brought on by estrogen dominance, may offer protection against lung cancer-induced death.
Are you making more frequent trips to the bathroom at night? Have you noticed more flab around your belly, hips and thighs lately? Or perhaps you’ve noticed your libido has dropped to an all-time low—and you’re wondering why. Well, you could be suffering from a hormone imbalance—even if you’re a MAN! In this article, we’ll reveal the silent threat to your health that’s behind all these problems.
According to a new study, exercise and electro-acupuncture can reduce sympathetic nerve activity in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and reduce the risk of developing metabolic disorders that frequently accompany the condition.
