This article was reviewed by Julia Switzer, MD, FACOG. Does Progesterone Cause Weight Gain? What to Know If you’ve recently ...

As women approach midlife, specifically around age 45, their bodies undergo significant changes that can affect their overall health and well-being. Weight gain during this period is a common concern ...

Feeling frustrated with menopause weight gain and bloating? You’re not alone. When estrogen levels drop during menopause, it can wreak havoc on your metabolism and make it much harder to manage weight ...

Menopause usually begins affecting women when they are in their mid-40s to mid-50s and generally lasts 7-14 years. Women going through menopause experience many symptoms including hot flashes, loss of ...

When oral contraceptives first came out in 1960, the amount of estrogen and progestin was much higher than it is today causing weight gain for some.

Treating vasomotor symptoms, sleep disturbance, and mood disorders can remove barriers to weight loss for women during menopause, experts say.

Several factors can contribute to weight gain in both men and women, but women often have a greater challenge. This can be due to sociological or psychological reasons, as well as those that are ...

If you were old enough to see NSYNC perform “Bye Bye Bye” live on tour or witness Britney Spears slither on stage with a snake at the MTV Video Music Awards, you might be going through perimenopause. ...

Estrogen has a host of important health benefits. The sex hormone plays a critical role in reproductive health, sexual development, muscle development, and bone strength. In women, it also helps with ...

Women across the country have been bonding online over their “Ozempic babies” − surprise pregnancies while taking weight loss medications, despite being on birth control or having a history of ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A new study finds that young, low-income women often gain too much weight during pregnancy, raising concerns about the potential long-term impact on their obesity risk.

Bloating is more common in women, often due to hormonal fluctuations, particularly during the menstrual cycle.