Estrogen supplements contain either lower doses of naturally-occurring estrogen or other compounds that prompt the body to ...

Combination birth control pills contain both estrogen and progesterone. The hormones prevent pregnancy by stopping ovulation and changing the lining of your uterus (womb) and your vaginal discharge to ...

Contrary to popular belief, taking estrogen after menopause may not affect the memory and thinking abilities of healthy women no matter when the treatment is started. The research is published in the ...

The warning was added after a large government-funded study found that women taking estrogen pills after menopause had higher risks for some kinds of cancers, heart disease and stroke compared with ...