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My scan shows I have thyroid nodules. Should I be worried?

The thyroid is a gland located at the base of the neck. It makes thyroid hormones, which control the way the body uses energy.

The Conversation

These Scientists Are Using Simple Math To Make a Better Birth Control

A study published in April found most hormonal contraceptives could lower their dosages by 92 percent yet still suppress ovulation, based on mathematical modeling.

Inverse

Great news, a contraceptive pill for men without side-effects! Now how about one for women?

Making men share responsibility for preventing unwanted pregnancy would have big implications – if it ever happens, says Guardian columnist Zoe Williams

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Transgender adults brace for treatment cutoffs in Missouri

An emergency rule introduced this week by Missouri’s Republican Attorney General Andrew Bailey will impose numerous restrictions on both adults and children before they can receive puberty-blocking drugs, hormones or gender-affirming surgeries

The Independent UK

The US' history of gender-affirming care

Enforcement of binary gender norms has led to unwanted medical interventions on intersex and cisgender children

Salon

Uncovering Gender-Affirming Care’s Long and Complicated History

When politicians today refer to gender-affirming care as new, “untested” or “experimental,” they ignore the long history of transgender medicine in the United States.

Inverse

Commentary: Gender-affirming care has a long history, though anti-trans laws pretend it’s ‘untested’

In 1976, a woman from Roanoke, Virginia, named Rhoda received a prescription for two drugs: estrogen and progestin. Twelve months later, a local reporter noted Rhoda’s surprisingly soft skin and visible breasts. He wrote that the drugs had made her “so completely female.”

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Nedra Rhone: Limiting gender-affirming medical care doesn’t ‘safeguard the bright, promising futures’ of Georgia’s trans youth

When Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed a bill last week that prevents health care providers from providing certain hormones or surgical treatment to children to align with their gender identity, Rebecca Stapel-Wax said the news stopped her in her tracks.

Tribune News Service

Gender-affirming care has a long history in the US – and not just for transgender people

The Conversation

Georgia governor signs bill limiting treatment to transgender minors

ATLANTA — Gov. Brian Kemp on Thursday signed a bill into law that bans health care providers from providing certain hormones or surgical treatment to children to align with their gender identity.

Tribune News Service

Expert highlights lesser-known 'brain fog' symptom of menopause

Brain fog is seen mostly in women during the perimenopausal period, which is the transitional time around menopause, because of fluctuating hormones

Irish Mirror

Doctors question aspects of Missouri transgender care limits

Missouri’s attorney general says he will issue an emergency regulation that at least temporarily puts strict limits on transgender medical treatment for youth

The Independent UK

Bill to limit health care for transgender kids heads to Georgia governor’s desk

ATLANTA — The Georgia Senate on Tuesday voted to send to the governor a bill that would prevent medical professionals from giving transgender children certain hormones or surgical treatment.

Tribune News Service

Irregular Heart Beat In Women Could Be Affected By Estrogen

Other sex hormones had no effect, according to researcher as estrogen could be reason for irregular heartbeats in women

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Why you should make the most of the extra daylight when the clocks change

Daylight helps to regulate hormones and the immune system. It’s good for sleep and can help with depression. So be glad of the extra daylight when it comes

Tribune News Service

Trans kids in Georgia say they have target on their back with GOP initiative

ATLANTA — Michael’s mother walked past the bathroom in their Duluth, Georgia, home where she had seen her son crying months earlier. The teen was now looking in the same mirror, but this time he was grinning.

The Independent UK

Top ten tips on how to curate your bedroom space for the perfect night of slumber

Sleep expert Hannah Shore reveals banishing the floordrobe, putting bed socks on, and keeping anything work-related away from the bed could all help achieve a good night’s sleep

The Times of India

Ovarian cancer: Gynecologists explain subtle symptoms and early signs you should NEVER ignore

Ovaries are small, oval-shaped glands located on either side of your uterus. They produce and store your eggs and make hormones that control your menstrual cycle as well as pregnancy.

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Georgia House approves bill to limit treatment for transgender children

ATLANTA — The Georgia House on Thursday approved a bill that would prevent medical professionals from giving transgender children certain hormones or surgical treatment.

Tribune News Service

Bill to limit treatment for transgender youth passes Georgia House panel

ATLANTA — A measure to prohibit medical professionals from giving transgender children certain hormones or surgical treatment passed a House panel Tuesday on a party-line vote.

ABC News

Trans health clinic mixed success, as patients wait for gender-affirming hormones

Four years ago, it was touted as a first for regional Australia, but this transgender health clinic is yet to prescribe any gender-affirming hormones.

The Independent UK

How common is transgender treatment regret, detransitioning?

Lawmakers often cite concerns about young people regretting irreversible body-altering transgender medical treatment, but studies suggest regret is uncommon

Daily Mirror

'People think I'm 15 years younger - I've never felt better amid menopause'

Tracie Huckerby's menopause symptoms pushed her to focus on improving her health. After making some small changes she now feels fitter than ever and wants to encourages others to 'not let hormones defeat you'

Liverpool Echo

Women are suffering in silence during menopause and perimenopause - it needs to stop

Liverpool mum and ECHO columnist Sarah Sandison looks at the devastating impact it can have while women are expected to just 'get on with it'

The Times of India

Safe sex: 10 things young adults should know

Teenage and young adulthood is the time when your body undergoes a lot of physical and emotional changes under the influence of hormones. The way you look, feel and interact with a few people may change. An understanding of sexual health is very important during this time to make the…

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