Tag: hormonal
Hormonal IUDs can increase the risk of breast cancer – according to a study
Hormonal IUDs can increase the risk of breast cancer, a new Danish study shows.Now women approaching 40 are being urged to consider other options.– I am convinced that we must…
Hormonal IUD (IUD): installation, names, side effects
The IUD or hormonal IUD is a device inserted into the uterus that protects the woman from possible pregnancy. It is particularly recommended for women with heavy periods who wish…
5 things not to do when taking hormonal birth control
News Published on 10/18/2023 at 6:30 a.m. Updated 10/18/2023 at 6:30 a.m. Reading 3 min. Pill, patch, vaginal ring, implant, intramuscular injection… The means of contraception are numerous and varied.…
United States: Montana bans hormonal gender transitions for minors
In Montana, hormonal gender transition treatments are now prohibited for minors. The law was ratified on Friday April 28 by Greg Gianforte, the Republican governor of this northern state. A…
Contraception: the hormonal dosage of the pills could be reduced by 92% for the same effectiveness
News Published on 04/14/2023 at 3:23 p.m. Updated 04/14/2023 at 3:23 p.m. Reading 2 mins. in collaboration with Dr Odile Bagot (Gynecologist-obstetrician) Medical validation: April 16, 2023 According to researchers,…
What are the symptoms of hormone disorder? What is a hormonal disorder and how is it treated?
Hormones are chemical messaging systems that are vital for regulating many functions in the body. The production, secretion and function of hormones is a complex process and disorders can occur…
Hormonal contraception: it leads to an increased risk of breast cancer, according to a study
News Published on 03/22/2023 at 4:49 p.m. Updated 03/22/2023 at 4:49 p.m. Reading 2 mins. in collaboration with Dr Odile Bagot (Gynecologist-obstetrician) Medical validation: March 23, 2023 According to a…
Which hormonal IUDs can cause depression?
IUDs with hormone (Mirena®, Jaydess®, Kyleena®…) could increase the risk of depression or depressed mood, ANSM warns. Women who wear them should watch out for certain symptoms. Summary Wearing a…
A type of hormonal IUD linked to a risk of depression
News Published on 02/15/2023 at 3:36 p.m. Updated 02/15/2023 at 3:36 p.m. Reading 2 mins. in collaboration with Dr Odile Bagot (Gynecologist-obstetrician) The National Medicines Safety Agency (ANSM) publishes a…
Parkinson’s in women: the onset of the disease linked to hormonal life
News Published on 01/24/2023 at 6:04 p.m. Updated 01/24/2023 at 6:04 p.m. Reading 3 mins. Little studied, the specific risks of developing Parkinson’s disease in women would be due to…