The US Food and Drug Administration plans to make changes soon to the lengthy black box warning on many hormone replacement products for women with menopause symptoms, Commissioner Dr. Martin Makary ...
Menopause used to be a taboo topic in many quarters. Now, it’s frequently in the news. Technically, menopause is a point in time. It typically starts 12 months after the last menstrual cycle and marks ...
Dr. Marty Makary, the agency’s commissioner, said too many women avoid hormone therapy because the risks have been overstated. By Roni Caryn Rabin A dozen physicians and researchers participating in a ...
Hot flashes and sleepless nights are just some of the symptoms of perimenopause that have been disrupting Isabel Kallman's life. At 53 years old, Kallman's hormones naturally started to decline, and ...
Medically reviewed by Khadeja Haye, MD Key Takeaways Progesterone is a female sex hormone that plays a vital role in the menstrual cycle, ovulation, fertility, and pregnancy.While there isn't a single ...