15 Minutes With: Ashley Winter, M.D., Talks Urology, Sex and All Things Vaginas
We talked with the waves-making urologist about estrogen, what really causes UTIs and more
hormone health
New Survey, New Insight
We asked you to share your experience with birth control pills, menopause and hormone therapy. Here are the surprising results.
Clinically Speaking: What You Need to Know About Hormone Therapy
An OB-GYN answers common questions about hormone therapy
Hormone Therapy Saved My Life After Doctors Dismissed My Perimenopause Symptoms
For years I endured severe brain fog, insomnia and pain — all while being told my blood work was “normal”
JoAnn Pinkerton, M.D., Speaks With HealthyWomen About Hormone Therapy for Menopause
The former president of the North American Menopause Society explains its new position statement on hormone therapy
A Conversation with Nina Coslov About Perimenopause
Coslov suspected that perimenopause starts a lot earlier than most people think. So she did some research.
Clinically Speaking: Questions to Ask Your HCP About Birth Control Methods
Here are some questions you can ask to help determine which type of contraception is right for you
Transgender Medicine – What Care Looks Like, Who Seeks It out and What’s Still Unknown: 3 Essential Reads
Access to transgender medical care has been under attack in many places in the U.S.
What’s Behind the Rising Profile of Transgender Kids? 3 Essential Reads
The history of trans youth offers some of the most compelling proof that trans kids aren't some sort of new phenomenon
Trans Kids in the US Were Seeking Treatment Decades Before Today’s Political Battles Over Access to Health Care
These kids faced tremendous obstacles in a world where the word "transgender" didn't even exist
How Parents Can Support a Child Who Comes out as Trans – by Conquering Their Own Fears, Following Their Child’s Lead and Tolerating Ambiguity
Studies show that family acceptance or rejection has a big impact on a trans child's mental health and happiness
I’m a Pediatrician Who Cares for Transgender Kids – Here’s What You Need to Know About Social Support, Puberty Blockers and Other Medical Options That Improve Lives of Transgender Youth
A gender-affirmative approach and evidence-based medicine allow young transgender people to live in the world as their authentic selves
Everything you need to know about women’s health — in one place.
What's the Deal With HRT?
Hormone replacement therapy, or HRT, is a confusing topic for many women starting to experience menopausal effects. Dr. Barb DePree helps women understand the latest research.
"Natural" Hormone Therapy
Are you confused about what to think about hormone therapy? Get the facts
The Pros and Cons of Hormone Therapy
Confused? Don't be. Here are the basics you need to know about the risks and benefits of hormone therapy.
Thyroid Disorders
A thyroid disorder is an autoimmune condition related to the thyroid gland, a small gland that manufactures and stores thyroid hormones. A thyroid disorder impacts the metabolic processes and may be characterized by nervousness or tiredness, weight changes, weak muscles, impaired memory and irregular menstrual flow. READ MORE
Progesterone
Progesterone is a hormone that stimulates and regulates important functions, playing a role in maintaining pregnancy, preparing the body for conception and regulating the monthly menstrual cycle.
