Women are talking about hormones more than ever (and that’s a good thing!). For decades, our bodies were under-researched, misunderstood, or dismissed. It makes sense that we’re searching for answers. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: a lot of the hormone advice circulating online isn’t grounded in strong scientific evidence. That doesn’t mean hormones aren’t important. It means the science behind them is still developing, and the internet rarely communicates uncertainty we

Women make up just over half of the U.S. population, yet for much of medical history, their health needs (beyond reproductive concerns) have been marginalized in research. Historically, women’s health issues were not prioritized, leading to significant gaps in medical knowledge and a lack of healthcare practices tailored to women’s needs. This disparity in research focus has long-term consequences for both the quality of healthcare women receive