This article was reviewed by Felix Gussone, MD. Key Takeaways: Hormones play a major role in regulating metabolism, mood, ...

Carley Millhone is a writer and editor based in the Midwest who covers health, women's wellness, and travel. Her work has appeared in publications like SELF, Greatist, and PureWow. Balancing your ...

As if PMS wasn’t frustrating enough, many people experience debilitating migraine attacks before or during their monthly periods. Hormonal changes — like those seen with menstruation or pregnancy — ...

Epilepsy in women is influenced by sex hormones during puberty, pregnancy and menopause. Seizure patterns and drug response ...

Hormonal imbalances — including testosterone, thyroid, cortisol, and insulin — can significantly affect your cognitive function and contribute to brain fog. Blood tests can help identify underlying ...

For millions of women, hormonal birth control is a modern essential. But beneath its convenience lies a quieter reality: the pill’s synthetic hormones (like ethinyl estradiol and progestins) can ...

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