Aisha Abdullah

PhD | Health Writer | Neuroscientist

Aisha Abdullah, PhD, is a neuroscientist and science writer with over a decade of experience translating complex scientific and medical topics into clear, accessible language. She has worked with public health organizations, local government, news media, universities, and science societies to communicate difficult health topics with accuracy, clarity, and reader trust. Aisha received a BS in Biology from the University of Houston and a PhD in Neuroscience from Cornell University, where she studied the role of microRNA in embryonic and early postnatal brain development.

PCOS and HRT: What to Know Before Menopause Hormone Therapy

Polycystic ovary syndrome, now called polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), is a common hormone and metabolic condition that can affect menstrual cycles, androgen levels, insulin function, skin, weight, and fertility. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is a treatment used to relieve certain menopause symptoms and to reduce the risk of bone loss after menopause. Determining if … Read more