Hormonal Health for Women
Comprehensive health topics for women. Get informed about female medical conditions, cancer prevention and screenings, and how to reduce hormonal imbalances.
Breast Cancer Screenings to Begin at Age 40 and 50, Experts Say
The US Preventive Services Task Force has issued an updated recommendation urging women to start getting mammograms 10 years earlier than the previous recommendation. Instead of starting at 50 years old, the new recommendation calls for women to start receiving mammograms at age 40. Here’s everything you need to know.
Hormonal Skin Havoc? Keep your Glow with these 5 Clean Beauty Products
Natural skincare alternatives can be a great way to reap acne-fighting and anti-aging benefits, without the same risk of irritation or toxin exposure of traditional products. Check out the fascinating natural ingredients powering the top eco-friendly beauty products and how they support hormonal skin, and the earth!
Hormone-Friendly Sustainability: 7 Ways to Avoid Endocrine Disruptors and Protect your Health
Ever wonder how much plastic is really out there in the world? By being aware of toxic things that could be contributing to a hormonal imbalance, you can make active choices to reduce your overall toxic load and support your long-term health.
How Hormones Influence Being a Woman in the Workplace
There’s a critical gap in workplace wellness support for women who continue working in their 30s, 40s, and 50s. Let’s talk about the role your hormones play as a woman in the workplace and what’s being done to protect working women’s health at every age and stage.
Are you Prepared for Menstrual Changes? What to Expect at Every Age
We all have unique patterns to our menstrual cycles and symptoms — but there are also general trends for each decade that can be helpful to be aware of, especially as you approach perimenopause. We’re sharing how your period changes from your 20s to your 30s, 40s and 50s!
Could Hormone Tests Better Predict Your Risk of Breast Cancer?
A study published in Breast Cancer Research in 2019 found that adding 2 specific hormone tests to breast cancer risk prediction tests can increase the accuracy of the prediction for women between 35 and 50. Learn more about this study supported by Breast Cancer Now.
How to Stay Proactive Against Ovarian Cancer
A woman’s risk for ovarian cancer grows as she ages, which is why awareness and early detection is so important. We’re covering what you need to know about ovarian cancer, how to spot the symptoms and the role that your hormones play.
Estrogen: the Most Important Hormone in the Female Body
As women, estrogen is hugely important. It impacts everything from mood regulation, to healthy sleep, energy levels, memory, and menstrual cycles. Learn what happens when estrogen is too high, or too low, how this hormone impacts you at every age.