This article was reviewed by Julia Switzer, MD, FACOG. Estrogen Patch Side Effects: What to Expect Key takeaways: Most estrogen patch side effects (like bloating, nausea, ...

Fat tissue can produce excess estrogen, so those with a higher body fat percentage may have high estrogen levels, says Dr. Guichard. There's an inverse relationship here, too: Higher estrogen levels ...

Menopause affects many aspects of wellness, but the narrative around previous research scared a lot of women away from an effective therapy that relieves symptoms. Jessica was a writer on the Wellness ...

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The lowest dose of estrogen prescribed for menopause varies depending on the individual, their needs, and the form of estrogen being used. Doctors generally recommend starting with the lowest ...

Estrogen is a group of hormones (there are three types: estradiol, estriol, and estrone) that helps regulate the menstrual cycle and has an impact on various parts of the body, including the urinary ...

Sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG) is a protein in your blood that binds certain hormones. It’s produced in the liver and—in smaller amounts—in the testes. It’s an ancient protein that’s found in all ...

When you're experiencing uncomfortable symptoms of hormone imbalance, ranging from painful periods to mood swings and blood sugar issues that impact your daily life, the idea of hitting 'reset' on ...