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

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 ...

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 ...

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.

Marriage and divorce are life-changing events, the effects of which are evident in innumerable ways — including on the bathroom scale. Both marriage and divorce appear to lead to weight gain among ...

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 ...

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

WASHINGTON — Eating for two? New guidelines are setting how much weight women should gain during pregnancy — surprisingly little if they're already overweight. The most important message: Get to a ...

Women, beware! Sleeping with the TV going or a light on in your bedroom could make you gain some weight. Researchers with the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences looked at women who ...

Pregnancy weight gain is not simply fat or swelling. It reflects your baby’s growth, the placenta, amniotic fluid, a higher ...