At around 20 weeks of pregnancy women with a short cervix have an increased risk of preterm birth. Preventing preterm birth in pregnant women with a short cervix is a crucial step in protecting the ...

Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD Progestin pills, including both natural and synthetic forms, are widely used in birth control and hormone therapy. Progestin is any substance that has ...

If you’ve recently started on birth control or menopausal hormone therapy and feel like you’ve gained a little weight, you’re certainly not alone. We often associate both of these regimens with weight ...

This article was reviewed by Julia Switzer, MD, FACOG. If you’re entering perimenopause or menopause, you’ve probably heard about hormone replacement therapy (HRT) — and you might be wondering about ...

Micronized oral progesterone might decrease night sweats and improve sleep in perimenopausal women, according to new research. In a randomized, placebo-controlled trial of about 180 women with ...

Migraines are throbbing headaches often accompanied by nausea and increased sensitivity to light, sound and touch. Nearly 30 million Americans suffer from migraines, and almost 1 in 4 of them have at ...

The researchers are now planning to investigate the precise mechanisms by which progesterone may alter brain development and whether these changes have any lasting effects later in life. "Given that ...

What causes increased appetite in patients on progesterone-only contraception (specifically medroxyprogesterone [Depo-Provera])? Does it affect carbohydrate metabolism? — TRACY BEADLE, APRN, BC, ...

Medically reviewed by Alex Yampolsky, PharmDMedically reviewed by Alex Yampolsky, PharmD Progesterone is a female sex hormone that plays an essential role in the menstrual cycle and pregnancy. Low ...

U.S. supplies of progesterone are coming under strain, with patients, clinicians, and pharmacists reporting recent ...