Hormone Health Hub: Expert Insights on Testing, Balance & Better Living — women health and hormones

Birth control pills are marketed as hormonal contraception — but they contain no natural hormones whatsoever. In this candid post, OB/GYN Dr. Felice Gersh explains why she stopped prescribing the Pill, what synthetic hormones actually do to the female body, and why understanding your natural hormone rhythms matters more than ever.

One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. But many risk factors are modifiable — including hormone imbalance and excess weight. Discover the two most important actions women can take to reduce breast cancer risk, and how hormone testing can help identify hidden imbalances before they become a problem.