Phytoestrogen is naturally found in many plants. Dietitians explain the impact on cancer risk, menopause symptoms and who ...

Some types of hormone therapy can also increase the risk of a stroke, blood clots, and uterine and breast cancer. A doctor can advise a person on whether estrogen therapy is suitable for them.

But researchers now know that estrogen is shaping the brain at all stages of life. It can modulate neuron firing, reduce inflammation, increase neuroplasticity, help turn glucose into energy ...

Other research suggests that supplementing with omega-3 fatty acids may increase estrogen levels, which may also help prevent vaginal dryness. Still, further studies are needed to determine how ...

Researchers in Japan found that estrogen produced within the brain, called neuroestrogen, suppresses appetite and reduces ...

Research suggests obesity itself can increase inflammation, creating a vicious cycle with cortisol in the perimenopausal years. Estrogen and progesterone levels decline as you approach menopause ...

The decline in the hormone estrogen can lead to changes in cholesterol, blood pressure and plaque buildup in blood vessels, which increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. The research team ...