Pregnancy is not only a physical change; it is also an emotional one. There is a biological reason for every tear, smile, or sudden change in mood you have. Hormones, which are chemicals that send ...

Researchers have shown that pregnancy hormones ‘rewire’ the brain to prepare mice for motherhood. The findings show that both estrogen and progesterone act on a small population of neurons in the ...

Childbirth depends not just on hormones, but on the uterus’s ability to sense physical force. Scientists found that pressure ...

Elevated hormones during pregnancy may be significantly linked to an increased risk of developing cavities, according to a University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) news release dated April 3.

The increased production of certain hormones throughout pregnancy is essential for maintaining the health of both the mother and fetus. Human chorionic gonadotropin hormone (hCG), human placental ...

Pregnancy significantly affects the thyroid gland and its function due to increased metabolic needs. For example, a maternal body requires 40% to 100% more thyroid hormones to meet the needs of the ...

Research at Karlstad University shows that exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals and adverse life events during ...

Metformin makes it easier for women with the hormone disorder PCOS to get pregnant, and the mother often gets better ...