Estrogen-based menopause hormone therapy for women in midlife should be investigated more thoroughly as a potential strategy for preventing Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of dementia, ...

Traumatic experiences can cause memory problems, and estrogen may be a key factor that shapes the brain's resilience against ...

The quintessential female sex hormone estrogen stimulates cells that line blood vessels to deliver insulin to muscles, lowering blood sugar and protecting against type 2 diabetes, UT Southwestern ...

Researchers discuss the potential neurologic effects of the menopausal transition on cognitive decline and multiple sclerosis ...

Pass the patch. The US is in the middle of an estrogen patch shortage, with menopausal women struggling to get ahold of ...

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 ...

Most estrogen patch side effects (like bloating, nausea, and breast tenderness) are mild, temporary, and improve as the body adjusts. Less common side effects may affect comfort or quality of life but ...

You finally got the go-ahead from your doctor to try vaginal estrogen, and can't wait to get help with things like vaginal dryness or painful sex. But instead, you're experiencing unexpected side ...

Imvexxy (estradiol) is a prescription drug that’s used to help treat painful sex after menopause. Imvexxy can cause side effects that range from mild to serious, such as headache. The active ...