Hot flashes, insomnia and irritability are some of the most common menopausal symptoms. Traditionally, these and other side effects were managed with hormone replacement therapy (HRT). But over the ...

Several contemporary formulations of hormone therapy administered during the menopausal transition carry some degree of cardiovascular risk, Swedish registry data affirm. Most consistent was an ...

Menopause signals the end of a woman’s reproductive years, occurring 12 months after the last menstrual period. During the years leading up to and following menopause many women experience symptoms ...

WASHINGTON -- Hormone-based drugs used to treat hot flashes and other menopause symptoms will no longer carry a bold warning label about stroke, heart attack, dementia and other serious risks, the ...

It’s no secret that hormone replacement therapy is making a comeback. This treatment for symptoms of menopause fell out of favor in the early 2000s after a study suggested it could do more harm than ...

HRT can be used in several forms, including pills, skin patches, gels, sprays, and vaginal creams or rings. Health experts recommend women to start HRT within 10 years of menopause or before the age o ...

The timing of hormone replacement therapy may make a big difference in a woman's risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. Starting treatment within five years of menopause may lower the risk by as much ...