Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAppearanceCausesLinked MedicationsManagementImproving Body ImageComplications and Risk FactorsHormone Testing Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Appearance Causes Linked Medications Management Improving Body Image Complications and Risk Factors Hormone Testing Hormonal belly is a term for abdominal weight gain due to a hormonal imbalance. It can be a symptom of conditions that affect people of any sex. Sometimes, it has to do with sex hormones, such as estrogen and testosterone, but other hormones, such as cortisol, leptin, and insulin, can also play a role....

1:49Types of Birth Control 1:49 Types of Birth Control There are two types of hormonal birth control: Hormonal birth control methods tend to be very popular. You may wish to use hormonal contraception because: Here is a list of all of the available hormonal birth control methods for you to use. The first three are combination methods and the rest of the list are progestin-only hormonal birth control options. Combination Birth Control PillsBSIP / UIG / Getty ImagesCombo birth control pills must be taken every day, at the same time....

Key TakeawaysHormone replacement therapy has been correlated with a higher rate of breast cancer in women.Estrogen-progestogen therapies appear to be more toxic than estrogen-only therapies.Hormone replacement therapy is commonly prescribed for severe menopause symptoms. Key Takeaways Hormone replacement therapy has been correlated with a higher rate of breast cancer in women.Estrogen-progestogen therapies appear to be more toxic than estrogen-only therapies.Hormone replacement therapy is commonly prescribed for severe menopause symptoms. Once a woman reaches the end of her reproductive lifetime, her body stops producing estrogen and progesterone—sex hormones that regulate a variety of physical processes associated with puberty, pregnancy, and birth—and in turn, can experience a range of adverse symptoms....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesBenefitsRisksWhat to ExpectFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Benefits Risks What to Expect Frequently Asked Questions Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is a treatment that can help ease some of thesymptoms associated with menopause—the point in time when a person’smenstrual cyclehas stopped for 12 straight months and permanently ends. During the transition into menopause, the body gradually makes less of the hormonesestrogenandprogesterone, causing bothersome symptoms like night sweats,hot flashes, andvaginal dryness....

If you are considering hormone therapy, or hormone replacement therapy, to managemenopause symptoms, you may be feeling anxious about the risks associated with this treatment. It is completely normal to feel this way. There is a lot of misinformation and confusion about the pros and cons of using hormones to manage menopause. This article explains what studies have found regarding the safety and effectiveness of hormone therapy for menopause and the different types of hormone therapy....

Hormone therapy can help manage menopause symptoms like hot flashes and vaginal dryness, but it might have one more surprising benefit: slowing biological aging.Women who have used hormone therapy were biologically younger than those who had never used it, according to a study published onJAMA Network Open. Researchers found that the pace of biological aging was slower for women who started hormone therapy after age 55 or used it for four to eight years....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHormone TherapyChemotherapyWhich Is Best?Using TogetherCoping With Side Effects Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Hormone Therapy Chemotherapy Which Is Best? Using Together Coping With Side Effects Hormone therapy and chemotherapy are two options for treating breast and prostate cancer. The treatments have similar goals and are sometimes used together, but they are two very different types of cancer treatments.Knowing more abouteach one can help reduce your anxiety about starting cancer treatment and provide you with information to make informed decisions....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesUnderlying ConditionsDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Underlying Conditions Diagnosis Treatment Horner syndrome doesn’t occur on its own but develops as a result of another medical condition, such as a stroke, brain tumor, or spinal cord injury. The treatment is focused on resolving the underlying cause. The article describes the symptoms and causes of Horner syndrome, including how this uncommon neurological syndrome is diagnosed and treated....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUsesSide EffectsPrecautionsDosagesToxicityInteractionsHow to StoreSimilar SupplementsFrequently Asked QuestionsSources & What to Look For Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses Side Effects Precautions Dosages Toxicity Interactions How to Store Similar Supplements Frequently Asked Questions Sources & What to Look For Horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) is a fruit-bearing tree grown in southeastern Europe. The leaves, seeds, flowers, and bark of horse chestnut contain bioactive compounds that may benefit human health....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionUsesDosageSide EffectsPrecautionsInteractionsSimilar SupplementsSources & What to Look For Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Uses Dosage Side Effects Precautions Interactions Similar Supplements Sources & What to Look For Horsetail (Equisetum arvenseorE. arvense) has been used as a medicinal herb to promote hair, nail, and bone health as well as for other health conditions. It’s also thought to help relieve fluid retention (edema), stop bleeding, and heal wounds....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSunburnAllergic ReactionEmotionsEar InfectionRed Ear SyndromeErythromelalgiaSkin InfectionSeborrheic EczemaRelapsing Polychondritis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Sunburn Allergic Reaction Emotions Ear Infection Red Ear Syndrome Erythromelalgia Skin Infection Seborrheic Eczema Relapsing Polychondritis Burning and hot ears may be a sign of a medical condition, or it may occur on its own. Hot ears can occur with strong emotions, or turn red as a result of ear infections, skin infections, or allergic reactions....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesTreatmentDiagnosisWhen to See a Healthcare ProviderFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Treatment Diagnosis When to See a Healthcare Provider Frequently Asked Questions Hot flashesare brief periods when a person suddenly feels warm and develops sweating and flushing usually of the face, neck, and chest. They typically last about one to five minutes and are most common inmenopause. About 75% of menopausal people will experience hot flashes....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is a Hot Flash?What Causes a Hot Flash?How Long Do Hot Flashes Last?Risk FactorsManaging Hot FlashesWhen to See Your DoctorMedicationsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is a Hot Flash? What Causes a Hot Flash? How Long Do Hot Flashes Last? Risk Factors Managing Hot Flashes When to See Your Doctor Medications Frequently Asked Questions More than 80% of people get hot flashes at some point before or after menopause....