As a self-proclaimed “woman of a certain age,” it makes sense that Wende Zomnir might explore estrogen replacement therapy — a well-established treatment for menopause symptoms. But the Urban Decay ...

Combination birth control pills containing ethinyl estradiol and drospirenone, like Yaz, Ocella, and Beyaz, have been shown to help reduce PMDD symptoms. Extended-cycle pills, such as Seasonique or ...

With the removal of the black-box warning on hormone therapy for menopause, some providers and patients report shortages or delays, waiting for a pharmacy to restock transdermal estrogen patches. When ...

The latest wave of an ongoing shortage of estrogen patches has some Alberta women scrambling to track down supplies or find alternatives. Health Canada's drug product database shows there were ...

Merve Ceylan is a dietitian and health writer with four years of experience writing for companies in the nutrition and health industry. Isabel Casimiro, MD, PhD, is an endocrinologist at the ...

Over-the-counter estrogen face creams are marketed to reduce signs of aging by replenishing declining estrogen levels, but their effectiveness and safety are not fully established. Existing research ...

Wendy Wisner is a journalist and international board certified lactation consultant (IBCLC). She has written about all things pregnancy, maternal/child health, parenting, and general health and ...

Women over 40 should continue to use reliable birth control until they are fully in menopause. Estrogen-containing birth control pills can increase the risk of blood clots, stroke, and breast cancer ...