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Feminizing hormone therapy: A guide to the medications, body effects, and health risks you should know about
Feminizing hormone therapy increases estrogen levels and decreases testosterone levels to induce tr…
MK Manoylov,Shayanne Gal
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Non-hormonal birth control is a better option for some people - here are the pros and cons
Non-hormonal birth control includes copper IUDs, the barrier method, and sterilization. The effecti…
Sanjana Gupta,Lauren Demosthe…
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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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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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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…
Canela López
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'Bachelorette' contestant Kaitlyn Bristowe says she experiences 'hormonal depression' during her period. The condition can trigger mood swings and anxiety.
Hormonal changes that occur throughout a person's menstrual cycle can lead to a serotonin deficienc…
Canela López
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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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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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How to boost hGH, the hormone linked to enhanced athletic performance that's illegal for most
Human growth hormone (hGH) is a hormone you produce naturally, but can also get as a supplement if …
Allison Torres Burtka,Jason R…
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A doctor says our gut microbiome affects our hormones. He shared 3 things he avoids to stay healthy.
In his latest book Dr. Max Nieuwdorp, an endocrinologist and researcher, highlights yet another ben…
Kim Schewitz
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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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4 common causes of night sweats and when to be concerned
Night sweats are often caused by hormonal fluctuations or medication side effects. Here are the mos…
Kelly Burch
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People are sharing hormones on Google Docs and turning to ‘grey market’ pharmacies to get gender-affirming care during the pandemic
Transgender and nonbinary people are turning to friends, community Facebook pages, and "grey market…
Canela López
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Hormone microdosing is an option for trans people who want slower, gradual change to their bodies — here's how it works and the risks involved
Traditionally, trans people take hormones in high enough amounts to produce drastic changes right a…
Tara Santora
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Daniel Radcliffe said 'Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire' was 'peak hormone' for the young cast
The "Harry Potter" actors exposed their teenage, hormonal antics from the set during the "Harry Pot…
Erin Ajello
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1 in 10 people have an asymptomatic tumor in their glands that can increase the risks of diabetes and high blood pressure
An otherwise harmless tumor called adrenal incidentaloma can trigger excess stress hormone producti…
Andrea Michelson
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10 changes to expect from masculinizing hormone therapy and how to know if taking testosterone is right for you
Masculinizing hormone therapy involves taking testosterone to induce masculine body characteristics…
MK Manoylov,Shayanne Gal
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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…