Women's health

There are more than 100 autoimmune diseases, and they mostly strike women. Here’s what to know
New research is raising the prospect of treatments that might do more than tamp down symptoms.
The U.S. FDA removes a long-standing warning from hormone-based menopause drugs
Dr. Steven Fleischman, president of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, said the warnings have created a lot of hesitancy among patients.

Does breast cancer risk differ based on hormonal contraceptive ingredients?

Study estimates the difference in breast cancer risk associated with different hormonal contraceptive formulations in adolescents and premenopausal women.
Women working the night shift: risk of asthma higher

Association could be the result of disruptions in the circadian rhythm, which could alter the production of sex hormones.
New Canadian consensus guidelines on managing male and female pattern hair loss

A panel of Canadian experts has developed consensus recommendations for the management of androgenetic alopecia in male and female adults.
Thin endometrium may not be a barrier to IVF

Natural cycles may contribute to improved live birth rates.
Canadian menopausal hormone therapy dosage equivalency table now available

This new Canadian Menopause Society resource is designed to simplify menopausal hormone therapy and facilitate product comparisons.
Does breastfeeding protect against central precocious puberty?

A large Korean study shows that breastfeeding during the first six months of life is associated with a reduced risk of central precocious puberty in both girls and boys.
Doctors want women to know the nuanced reality of hormone therapy for menopause

Doctors are divided over whether there should be changes in ‘black box’ health warnings on some hormone treatments.
Menopausal hormone therapy reduces fracture risk, even in the long term: study

Researchers analyzed the medical records of more than three million women aged 40 and over.

There are more than 100 autoimmune diseases, and they mostly strike women. Here’s what to know

The U.S. FDA removes a long-standing warning from hormone-based menopause drugs

Does breast cancer risk differ based on hormonal contraceptive ingredients?

Women working the night shift: risk of asthma higher

New Canadian consensus guidelines on managing male and female pattern hair loss

Thin endometrium may not be a barrier to IVF

Canadian menopausal hormone therapy dosage equivalency table now available

Does breastfeeding protect against central precocious puberty?

Doctors want women to know the nuanced reality of hormone therapy for menopause

Menopausal hormone therapy reduces fracture risk, even in the long term: study