The hormone progesterone holds a pivotal role in a woman’s reproductive functioning. It not only regulates the menstrual cycle but also preps the uterus for conception and helps keep a pregnancy ...

Six years ago observations were begun on the possible effectiveness of progesterone in women with these psychoses. At first no specific connection was observed between progesterone and remission ...

Parturition is a complex and involved process. Within the protected confines of the mother, the fetus grows rapidly for 37–42 weeks until the right combination of signals, stemming from both ...

Your period’s flow, color, and consistency reveal more about your health than you think. Learn what these changes could mean ...

Today we will focus on three key hormones – estrogen, progesterone and testosterone so, in an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Preethika Shetty, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at ...

Autoimmune progesterone dermatitis (APD) is a rare disorder characterized by recurrent skin manifestations starting during the luteal phase of a woman's menstrual cycle. Risk factors include ...

There have been 32 cases of meningioma reported in 20 years globally, however none have been reported in South Africa.

Women who go on to develop postpartum depression (PPD) may have characteristic levels of neuroactive steroids, molecules ...

The device provides individuals with immediate access to key hormone levels, starting with cortisol and progesterone, with plans to expand to testosterone and estradiol in the future. The ...

During menopause, your ovaries stop producing the hormones estrogen and progesterone. The drop in estrogen can cause uncomfortable symptoms known as vasomotor symptoms, like hot flashes.

AURORA, Colo. -- Among those at low-risk for preterm birth, a blood-based biomarker screening test during the second ...

Women who develop postpartum depression (PPD) may have distinct neuroactive steroid levels during the third trimester of pregnancy.