DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 62 years old and postmenopausal. I am reading more about bioidentical hormones giving added protection to the heart and brain, in addition to helping with hair loss and weight ...

Editor’s note: This is the last in a three-part series on menopausal hormones. Put simply, bioidentical is a marketing term, first introduced into contemporary parlance by celebrities endorsing ...

If you’re navigating perimenopause or menopause—night sweats, brain fog, mood swings, weight gain, disrupted sleep (all potential symptoms)—you may have heard about hormone therapy, including ...

When going through perimenopause and menopause, you’ll likely experience hot flashes, mood swings and other symptoms. This is because your body is changing and your hormone levels are fluctuating. To ...

Q: Will bio-identical hormones help me with my menopause symptoms? A: The combination of symptoms women experience during menopause can include mood swings, irritability, insomnia, hot flashes, ...

Dawn Cutillo, founder of BeBalanced, presents on her company's weight loss program at the opening of the franchise's Murrysville location. At a Murrysville strip mall last month, more than a dozen ...

To the editor: I read the article about Dr. Prudence Hall, a celebrity physician who was disciplined by the state, with great interest because I too fell victim to a well-known Beverly Hills doctor.

A Santa Monica doctor endorsed by celebrities has been disciplined by the Medical Board of California after treating patients with controversial plant-based hormones. Dr. Prudence Hall touted the ...

Q: I’m starting menopause. Are bioidentical hormones better or safer than commercial products? A: The term “bioidentical” is almost as ingenious as the term “natural” when it comes to marketing a ...

NEW ORLEANS — Some doctors say women's health is being harmed because they are not being informed about the latest safety studies on hormones. They say the black box warnings are outdated and need to ...

BHRT may help relieve some symptoms of menopause. Side effects, however, may include an increased risk of blood clots and stroke. Your doctor can help you decide if it’s right for you. Menopause may ...

Menopause symptoms — and how severe they are — vary from person to person. But in general, the hormonal changes that happen during menopause bring on a slew of physical and emotional side effects, ...