The Latest Breaking News from Estrogen

Could Fewer Periods Mean More Fertility? Scientists Explore Whether Slowing Ovulation Could Protect Women's Egg Supply

Scientists are investigating whether reducing the number of ovulations could help preserve women's egg supply and extend fertility. The research offers new insights into ovarian aging, though the approach remains in the early stages of study.

Medical Daily · Jul 14

What Happens to Indian Skin in Your 40s and Why Retinol Changes Everything About Aging

Your Skin in Your 40s Is Not Just Getting Older, It Is Changing StructureBy your early 40s, your skin's collagen production has been declining for roughly a decade. Dermatologists put the rate at about 1 percent per year from your mid-20s onward, which means by 42, you have lost close…

Times Life · Jul 7

8 PCOS Symptoms That Go Beyond Periods: Acne, Weight Gain, Hormonal Shifts and More

Excess facial and body hair (hirsutism)Androgens are the driver here. In women with PCOS, elevated androgens, testosterone chief among them, stimulate hair follicles in places that typically respond to male-pattern hormonal signalling: the chin, upper lip, chest, and lower abdomen. A 2023 study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology…

Times Life · Jul 5

The Science Behind Feeling Hungry All the Time

Have you ever finished a meal only to feel hungry again a short time later? Or perhaps you find yourself constantly thinking about food throughout the day. While occasional hunger is a normal signal from the body, persistent hunger can leave many people wondering what is going on. The feeling…

MyLifeXP · Jun 18

Perimenopause Doubles Cardiovascular Risk and Women Are Still Not Being Referred for Advanced Heart Care — Two New Studies Expose a Critical Gap in Women's Heart Health

JAHA May 2026 study: perimenopausal women are twice as likely to have low cardiovascular health scores. Medscape 2026: women account for only 33% of advanced heart failure referrals despite equal burden.

Medical Daily · Jun 12

How do I know when I’ve hit perimenopause?

Doctors say diagnosis is usually clinical and doesn’t rely on a blood test, with symptoms often starting in the mid-40s

The Guardian - US · Jun 7

Penn Medicine Reports 30% Drop in Breast Cancer Risk with Ozempic and Wegovy

Penn Medicine researchers report a 30% lower breast cancer risk in women using Ozempic and Wegovy, based on a study of 111,646 patients. Findings suggest GLP-1 drugs may play a role in cancer prevention, though experts stress results are observational.

Medical Daily · Jun 7

Why Doctors Are Flagging This Common Summer Drink as an Estrogen Disruptor

Summer is the season of cold beverages, and for many people, soy milk-based iced drinks, smoothies, and protein shakes become a daily habit. Recently, some health discussions have raised concerns about soy milk because it contains compounds called phytoestrogens, which can interact with estrogen receptors in the body. As a…

Budget and the Bees · Jun 6

“Once It’s Gone, It’s Gone”: The Silent Brain-Sapper Striking Millions of Postmenopausal Women

A new study has linked postmenopausal hormone changes to an irreversible disease that plagues 7.4 million Americans over 65.

Bored Panda · Jun 2

The Silent Hormone Shift Women Over 40 Experience Every June

As summer approaches, many women over 40 notice subtle changes in how they feel, sleep, and manage their energy levels. What often goes unnoticed is that seasonal changes can interact with ongoing hormonal fluctuations linked to perimenopause and menopause. June, with its longer daylight hours, rising temperatures, and shifting routines,…

Budget and the Bees · Jun 2