In the 1970s, the contraceptive pill was the most frequently used method of contraception in Western countries; in Germany, for example, one in three women used "the pill." It is safe and reliable, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Kim Elsesser covers issues that impact women in the workplace. Menopause symptoms aren’t only uncomfortable, but they can also ...

Some research suggests hormonal birth control can affect mood, stress, and overall mental health. The potential impact varies by method and from person to person. All hormonal birth control methods ...

Leigh Weingus is a New York-based freelance writer and former senior editor at HuffPost, Elite Daily and Mindbodygreen. Her work has been featured in Well+Good, Glamour, Parade, Bustle, NBC News and ...

Hormones are chemicals made by different organs, glands, and tissues in your body. They’re an important part of your body’s messenger system. These chemicals send signals to almost every part of your ...

Hormones act as powerful chemical messengers that regulate nearly every function in a woman's body, from menstrual cycles and metabolism to emotional wellbeing, sleep and energy levels. When these ...

Thyroid problems are very common, and millions of people take medication every day to manage them. One of the most widely prescribed medicines for thyroid disease is levothyroxine. In the United ...

Many people consider hormonal birth control to be a “woman’s issue,” but some men use it, too. But how does hormonal birth control affect men? It depends on their anatomy and whether they’re ...

There is a connection between our hormones and our mental health. This article will broach the debate on hormones vs mental health, first by looking at the problems of hormonal imbalance and its ...