Combined estrogen-progestin contraceptives, if prescribed, typically should not be started before 6 weeks postpartum, and only when lactation is well established and the infant's nutritional ...

Estrogen pills can help relieve menopausal symptoms like hot flashes and vaginal dryness. Discuss with a doctor about taking progestin with estrogen to reduce endometrial cancer risk. Estrogen ...

Low levels of progesterone and estrogen cause the hypothalamus to send a releasing hormone (GnRH) to the pituitary gland. The releasing hormone signals the pituitary gland to release FSH (follicle ...

“In NZB/NZW mice, estrogen enhances an already strong tendency to produce IgG2a anti-DNA antibodies; progesterone has the opposite effect.” The balance of estrogen and progesterone ...

Some low dose pills contain both estrogen and progestin, while others contain only progestin. Pills that contain progestin and estrogen are called combined oral contraceptives (COCs). Most forms ...