Progesterone

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  Oestrogen vs Progesterone: Which Hormone Is Really Behind Menopausal Brain Fog?

  Oestrogen and progesterone are two key hormones that are behind menopausal brain fog. Here is how each affects the brain of menopausal women and practical ways to ease the discomfort.

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  Why Women In Their 30s And 40s Need Strength Training, As Per A Longevity Expert

  Women need strength training to support bone density, reduce belly fat, maintain hormonal balance, and stabilise menstrual cycles

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  Gut Health: Know Why Stress And Hormonal Imbalance Causes Constipation

  Gut Health: Understanding the connection between stress, hormones, and constipation is crucial for addressing the root cause and finding effective solutions. Let's delve deeper into how these factors impact gut health and explore ways to combat constipation effectively.

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  Pregnancy Myths Busted: Fun Facts About The Myths

  Pregnancy Myths Busted: Let's dive into some of the most common pregnancy myths, bust them with facts, and uncover the truth about what really matters during this special time.

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  Long-Lasting Effects Of Pregnancy Hormones On The Brain Uncovered By Scientists

  According to the study, pregnancy hormones such as oestrogen and progesterone are instrumental in initiating these brain changes.

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  Women's Health: 5 Foods To Boost Progesterone Production

  Nutritionist Lovneet Batra discusses the importance of correct progesterone levels and what foods that can help boost these levels.

• Gene variation linked to infertility in women

  Variation in a gene involved in regulating cholesterol has been linked to infertility in women, a study shows.According to researchers at Johns Hopkins University, variation in a gene involved in regulating cholesterol in the bloodstream, which affects progesterone production in women, is linked to infertility in some women.The researchers have dev...

• Bonding with friend uplifts mood

  Feeling emotionally close to a friend boosts levels of the hormone progesterone, promoting well-being and reducing anxiety.

• Hormone treatment safe in high-risk pregnancy

  Progesterone treatment during the second and third trimesters to prevent preterm birth in high-risk pregnancy is safe for the fetus.

• Hormone therapy risky after menopause

  Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in women many years after menopause increases the risk of heart attacks and blood clots.

• Contraceptive pills may prevent cancer

  Recent research shows that using oral contraceptives (OCs) may protect against ovarian cancer. OCs contain the female hormones

• Newer contraceptives lower heart risk

  Newer oral contraceptives may decrease the risk of heart attack significantly, research published in the New England Journal of Medicine suggests. The study conducted researchers at the Leiden University Medical Centre shows that third generation oral contraceptives reduce the risk of a heart attack by half as compared to first and second-generati...

• HRT nasal spray an effective alternative

  A new form of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) could help alleviate symptoms of menopause in women who have difficulties with the existing treatments. This nasal spray is the biggest breakthrough in menopause drugs since the introduction of HRT 20 years ago. After the menopause women lose their natural supply of oestrogen, resulting in distressin...