Women's health

New research is raising the prospect of treatments that might do more than tamp down symptoms.

Dr. Steven Fleischman, president of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, said the warnings have created a lot of hesitancy among patients.

Study estimates the difference in breast cancer risk associated with different hormonal contraceptive formulations in adolescents and premenopausal women.

Association could be the result of disruptions in the circadian rhythm, which could alter the production of sex hormones.

A panel of Canadian experts has developed consensus recommendations for the management of androgenetic alopecia in male and female adults.

Natural cycles may contribute to improved live birth rates.

This new Canadian Menopause Society resource is designed to simplify menopausal hormone therapy and facilitate product comparisons.

A large Korean study shows that breastfeeding during the first six months of life is associated with a reduced risk of central precocious puberty in both girls and boys.