Estrogen

The mighty pill: What happens to the body when you take an oral contraceptive

Most contraceptive pills contain the female sex hormones estrogen and progesterone - the same hormones that regulate menstrual periods.

Estrogen versus testosterone: Why migraines affect women more than men and what can patients do to control it

While estrogen makes women more susceptible to migraines, testosterone seems to protect men from it.

Complexities of the female reproductive system: a primer on hormonal imbalances in women

Menstruation takes up just a few days in a month, however, there’s a whole range of hormones that need to do their job before getting to this point.

The real reason humans are so obsessed with sex: It helps pair-bonding in a relationship

A new study says that the reason humans are constantly interested in sex is it serves as a "glue" in a committed relationship

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease not detected in post-menopausal women, finds study

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) considered a cardiovascular disease risk factor, is often not detected in post-menopausal women, a recent study has revealed.

Lower levels of sex hormone in men linked to Autism, says NRI reseacher

In men suffering from Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs), lower levels of the sex hormone estrogen may be related to changes in the brain's estrogen signalling, says an Indian-origin researcher.

IVF treatment in young women linked to breast cancer

Women who go through in vitro fertilization (IVF) early in life are at a higher risk of developing breast cancer compared to those who don't undergo the treatment, according to an Australian study.