Steroid hormone levels in healthy adults are influenced by oral contraceptives and smoking, as well as other lifestyle choices and factors such as biological sex and age, according to new research ...

In a study of macaques, researchers find that a pregnant mother’s exposure to environmental stress affected the growth of the ...

Capsaicin in chili peppers may aid in managing gestational diabetes by improving insulin sensitivity and reducing ...

New research in mice shows that the hormone can put embryos in the earliest stages of development into a kind of hibernation state. Once triggered, this process, called "diapause," might allow a mouse ...

Progesterone is the hormone responsible for preparing the lining of the uterus, called the endometrium, for pregnancy. During the middle of your menstrual cycle, progesterone levels will naturally ...

Mirena, Skyla, Liletta, and Kyleena release hormones to prevent pregnancy. Paragard contains copper and doesn’t release hormones. Both copper and hormonal IUDs are more effective at preventing ...

Experts think that cycles of ovarian hormones, particularly lower estrogen levels postpartum, may play a role. »Learn about rapid shifts in mood during pregnancy. Working with your doctor and ...

For anal sex, extra lubrication is key since pregnancy hormones can increase sensitivity. Bottom line? Prioritize comfort, communication, and safety. Q: Can women with a low-lying placenta still have ...

The first, she said, is suffering from the symptoms associated with this life phase, but is also wary of hormone therapy because she’s heard there are health risks associated with it.

Your first and most important step is to sign up for a comprehensive prenatal program with an obstetrician (a doctor who specializes in pregnancy and childbirth) or a midwife. You and your ...