Cortisol is bad. Testosterone makes you aggressive. Melatonin helps you sleep. Experts bust common hormone myths ...

It’s complicated.

More physicians are discussing hormone replacement therapy with breast cancer survivors when menopause hits.

It's sometimes viewed with suspicion, but the science speaks for itself ...

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There is little evidence that HRT causes people to gain weight. Weight gain during menopause has more to do with the changes in metabolism than whether a person takes HRT. Hormone replacement therapy ...

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can indirectly cause harm to the environment due to the way it leaves our bodies and is disposed of. HRT contains estrogens, a group of steroid hormones. When ...

HRT is typically considered safe, but there are some risks to be aware of. Talk with your doctor to find out if it’s right for you. We all have estrogen and testosterone in our systems, but HRT ...