Doctors who treat transgender adolescents have long described the care as “lifesaving.” Trans young people have high rates of depression and suicidality, but with medical interventions such as puberty ...

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing a doctor for reportedly violating state law by prescribing transgender drugs to underage children. A law passed by the state Legislature last year prohibits ...

HRT can be used as part of gender affirming care and to relieve menopause symptoms. Starting HRT begins with speaking with a healthcare professional. HRT treatments are generally safe and effective.

A federal appeals court has upheld Oklahoma’s ban on gender transition medical care for minors, ruling that the state’s law restricting doctors from providing hormone therapy, puberty blockers, and ...

It’s hormone optimization and midlife health. At the organization where I serve as chief medical officer, we’ve treated ...

Why it matters: HRT can relieve menopause symptoms and support long-term health, but timing, type, and delivery method greatly influence benefits and risks. Bioidentical vs synthetic: Bioidentical ...

The conversation around hormone replacement therapy (HRT) continues evolving as researchers uncover evidence suggesting benefits that extend well beyond the treatment of hot flashes and night sweats.

Hormones are the body’s chemical messengers. They act on various tissues and organs in the body to change their behavior. For example, the hormone prolactin stimulates the production of breastmilk.