Category: hormones

In new draft guidelines, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends against the use of combined estrogen and progestin for the primary prevention of chronic conditions in post-menopausal persons, including those who have had a hysterectomy. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force is “an independent, volunteer panel of national experts in disease prevention and… Continue reading Post-Menopausal Women Should Not Take Hormone Therapy to Prevent Chronic Conditions

  We tend to think of certain times in life, such as puberty, pregnancy, and the transition to menopause as hormone-fueled, but the truth is that our hormones influence the health of our bodies and minds every single day. So what exactly are hormones? Hormones are special chemicals that travel through the bloodstream. “Think of… Continue reading Hormones and Your Health: An Essential Guide