The development of effective prevention strategies for breast, endometrial and ovarian
cancers (CA), based on hormonal responsiveness, is a paramount opportunity in the care of …

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is more frequent in women than in men, suggesting that sex
hormones could play a role in the development of MS. For this reason, several studies have …

Objective: To provide consensus recommendations for health-care providers on the use of
oral contraceptive pills (OCPs) in polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) women in India …

Abstract Background: Although East Africa, like other countries in sub-Saharan Africa, has a
lower incidence of breast cancer than high-income countries, the disease rate is rising …

Perimenopause, or the menopause transition, is a time in a woman's life that bridges her
reproductive years through to the non-surgical cessation of ovulation, or menopause. For …

Hormonal-induced changes in the breast occur due to both endogenous and exogenous
sex hormones. For two decades, the safety of hormonal contraceptives (HC) in terms of their …

Introduction. Oral contraceptives, mainly combined monophasic pills, are widely used by
young women who expect their physicians to prescribe them safe drugs which will not harm …

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrinopathy affecting women of fertile
age. It is associated with several risk factors and long-term health consequences. Chronic …

The practice of extending combined oral contraceptive use (COC) and eliminating or
reducing the hormone free interval has been in use for many years. More recently a range of …

The past 50 years have seen great advances in combined oral contraceptives (COCs) that
have resulted in reduced risks of adverse events and improved cycle control. The most …