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Hormonal Meds for Birth Control, Menopause Linked to Brain Tumors

The contraceptive injection Depo-Provera and two drugs used for menopause relief could be linked to a heightened risk for brain tumors in some women, a new study warns.

Depo-Provera (medroxyprogesterone acetate) increased the risk of intracranial meningioma 5.6-fold if used for longer than a year, researchers report in the BMJ<...

Hormone Replacement Therapy Could Ease Depression Around Menopause

Hormone replacement therapy might help women avoid depression as they go through menopause, a new study finds.

Women treated with hormone therapy at a menopause clinic in Ontario, Canada, experienced a reduction in their symptoms of depression, researchers report Feb. 21 in the journal

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  • Was Alzheimer's Transmitted Through Cadaver-Sourced Growth Hormone Given to Kids?

    Five of eight British children who received human growth hormone from the pituitary glands of deceased donors went on to develop early-onset Alzheimer's disease many decades later, researchers report.

    Researchers at University College London (UCL) suspect that the growth hormone received by these people in childhood may have contained amyloid-beta protein plaques, which build up in the br...

    Hormone Replacement Therapy May Raise a Woman's Risk for Chronic Reflux

    Some women take hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to combat the hot flashes and night sweats that accompany menopause, but a new study review suggests hormone therapy may increase a woman's risk for developing heartburn.

    Women who take or have ever taken hormones are at greater risk for developing gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD, which is marked by heartburn, difficulty swallowing...

    Hormone Replacement Therapy Might Raise Women's Risk for Dementia

    THURSDAY, June 29, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Women taking hormone replacement therapy to ease symptoms of menopause might face an increased risk of dementia later in life, a new study indicates.

    Women who received estrogen-progestin therapy had a 24% increased risk of developing dementia or Alzheimer's disease, compared to those who never took hormone therapy, researchers report.

    Th...

    The Most Common Menopause Medications, Explained

    Menopause can usher in an array of bothersome symptoms, and finding effective relief becomes a priority for many women. The good news: Medications can help manage these symptoms and improve your overall quality of life.

    Read on to learn about the most common menopause medications, how they work and their common side effects. Understanding your options during this transitional phase of lif...

    Treating Menopause Symptoms: Medications, Lifestyle & Self-Care

    Navigating the changes and discomforts of menopause can be a frustrating experience for many women. Daily life can be significantly affected by symptoms ranging from hot flashes and mood swings to sleep disturbances and vaginal dryness.

    Treating those symptoms may require a mix of approaches, including medication, lifestyle adjustments and self-care strategies. This article will explore t...

    One Form of Menopause Hormone Therapy Might Raise Blood Pressure

    Women who use estrogen to ease menopause symptoms may see their blood pressure rise -- but the way they take the hormone may determine that, a large new study suggests.

    The study, of over 100,000 menopausal women on estrogen therapy, found that pills seemed to have a greater effect on blood pressure than estrogen delivered via skin patch, gel or vaginal preparation.

    Experts stressed...

    Timing of Menopause Could Influence a Woman's Risk for Alzheimer's

    TUESDAY, April 4, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Women are known to be at higher risk of developing Alzheimer's disease than men, and now a new brain scan study suggests the timing of both menopause and hormone replacement therapy use may play a role in this increased risk.

    "Female sex, earlier age-at-menopause and delayed use of hormone therapy were all associated with higher levels of t...

    Treating Menopausal Symptoms: An Expert Describes Pros, Cons

    For women experiencing menopause symptoms with no sign of relief in sight, it doesn't have to be this way.

    An expert in women's health offers some suggestions for helping control symptoms during this time of life when menstrual cycles end.

    "We sometimes hear the question, 'Do I need to treat hot flashes or night sweats?' and the answer for many may be, 'yes.' Because hot flashes and...

    Buying Testosterone on the Internet Comes With Dangers: Study

    With more American men turning to testosterone therapy as a way to boost energy levels, build muscle and tackle erectile dysfunction, it's no wonder that web-based merchants have stepped into the breach, seeking to grab market share away from doctors and pharmacies.

    But are online testosterone purchases safe? No, a new investigation warns.

    The conclusion follows an anonymous te...

    Hormonal Therapy Won't Prevent Chronic Ills After Menopause: Expert Panel

    Experts are once again advising doctors and women against using menopausal hormone therapy to ward off chronic diseases -- 20 years after a landmark trial dashed those hopes.

    In updated recommendations, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) is reiterating its past advice on men...

    Hormone Replacement Therapy Won't Raise Recurrence Rate for Breast Cancer Survivors

    Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for breast cancer survivors doesn't appear to increase the risk of cancer recurrence or death, Danish researchers report.

    Although HRT has previously been linked to a rais...

    Estrogen May Help Fight Severe COVID-19

    Hormone replacement therapy may offer women significant protection against dying from COVID-19, new research suggests.

    British researchers who tracked more than 5,400 women with COVID during the first half of 2020 report that those who received the supplemental estrogen were 78% less likely...