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Menopause: Hormone Replacement Therapy linked to depression - here's what evidence says
For many women, HRT can help manage symptoms and minimise disruptions to daily life. The pa…
PTI
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Researchers have linked a hormone used in some birth controls to benign brain tumors, but experts say it's not a reason to drop your pill
Cyproterone acetate, prescribed for acne and heavy periods, is used in small quantities in some bir…
Kelsie Sandoval
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Going through menopause? Here's a guide to see if hormone replacement therapy is right for you
Hormone replacement therapy can help relieve symptoms of menopause but can come with side effects l…
Erin Heger,Lauren Demosthenes
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A new study says some IUDs can affect breast tissue — challenging a myth that the birth control devices only work locally
A small, not-yet-published study suggests hormonal IUDs like Mirena can have full-body hormonal eff…
Anna Medaris Miller
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What transition looks like for trans youth, from puberty blockers to gender-affirming surgery
Treatments like puberty blockers, hormone replacement therapy, and gender-affirming surgeries are l…
Canela López
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Hormone replacement therapy can cause dry skin and acne in trans people, but the right skin care routine can combat side effects
Testosterone-based HRT can cause acne and scarring if left untreated, while estrogen-based HRT can …
Canela López
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You don't have to constantly take hormones to be trans, 3 people who have gone on and off hormones say
Transition is often portrayed as a linear journey. But three trans people, who spoke to Insider, sa…
Canela López
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Nearly 1 in 10 trans Americans get hormones through 'grey market' sources, study finds
A study found 9% of trans people in the US, or 170,000 Americans, have used HRT from unlicensed sou…
Canela López
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Hormone therapy may reduce risk of Alzheimer's in some women, study finds
New research suggests taking hormone therapy before menopause could protect some women from Alzheim…
Gabby Landsverk
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The pros and cons of taking estrogen pills for menopause and gender transition
Estrogen pills are one way to boost estrogen levels in your system to help reduce menopausal sympto…
Kelly Burch,Lauren Demosthenes
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The 3 types of treatment trans youth are banned from getting in Arkansas under the new bill
Arkansas is the first US state to pass a bill banning treatment for trans youth. The governor has a…
Canela López
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Arkansas' anti-trans bill becomes law, banning treatment for trans youth, after the state legislature overrode Gov. Hutchinson's veto
It is now a felony for doctors to provide care to trans youth in Arkansas. Gov. Asa Hutchinson veto…
Paul Squire,Azmi Haroun,Canel…
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Before transitioning, I struggled with disordered eating. Hormone-replacement therapy helped me overcome it.
Abby Jo Morris never liked her body growing up because she was experiencing gender dysphoria. HRT h…
Abby Jo Morris
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Arkansas' governor vetoes the state's anti-trans bill that would have made treatment for trans youth a felony
Gov. Asa Hutchinson called the bill "extreme," an "overreach," and said it would harm trans youth. …
Canela López
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Hormone treatment for trans youth linked to lower risk of suicide and depression, large study finds
In a study of 11,000 trans adolescents, researchers found a link between gender-affirming hormone t…
Canela López
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Low testosterone levels linked to higher risk of dying early, new research suggests
Low testosterone is can cause symptoms like brain fog and fatigue, but new research suggests it's l…
Gabby Landsverk
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Before-and-after photo shows what happened when a 42-year-old male model went on testosterone therapy to gain muscle and energy
A male model on testosterone-replacement therapy said one benefit was more muscle, but he gained wa…
Gabby Landsverk
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TikTok removed several transphobic videos about MrBeast's friend and fellow YouTuber Chris Tyson after they announced their hormone replacement therapy
When reached for comment about eight troubling videos, a TikTok spokesperson told Insider they have…
Kieran Press-Reynolds
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Tennessee governor approves law that bans transgender youth from getting gender-confirming hormone treatment
The new law is the latest anti-trans legislation in Tennessee that targets transgender people, as w…
Paul Squire,Kelly McLaughlin
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Men are being treated for the coronavirus with female sex hormones in two trials. People who rely on hormones are worried it could lead to a shortage.
People who rely on hormones — like trans people and those going through menopause — are concerned t…