Estrogen is known as an important hormone, and it can control many cellular and bodily functions by regulating the activity of hundreds of genes. Scientists have now learned more about how estrogen ...

Hormone therapy is widely used to treat menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes and night sweats. But scientists have long ...

Think of your hormones like a backstage crew at a concert. You never notice them until they stop showing up. For millions of ...

Eating soy foods, like tofu, provides isoflavones that mimic estrogen effects. Flaxseeds have lignans that could affect estrogen, but they may also help against postmenopausal breast cancer. Meat and ...

A new study suggests that a common menopause treatment may influence how effectively certain weight-loss medications work.

Changes in hormone levels can impact your chance of getting a urinary tract infection (UTI). Estrogen cream can help with recurrent UTIs in some people by restoring tissue health, balancing vaginal pH ...

Over-the-counter estrogen face creams are marketed to reduce signs of aging by replenishing declining estrogen levels, but their effectiveness and safety are not fully established. Existing research ...