Jacksonville, Fla. — Weight gain is common in women during perimenopause and after menopause, but the physical changes underlying it start much earlier in adulthood. Daniela Hurtado Andrade, M.D., ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, MFOMA. Hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, brain fog — for many women, the transition to menopause is no picnic. Even if you make it ...

Many women gain weight after 40 due to hormonal changes, slower metabolism, muscle loss, stress, and sleep problems. Declining estrogen during perimenopause often leads to increased belly fat. Experts ...

Women in midlife commonly come to Beverly Tchang, MD, with concerns about gaining weight, even though their diet and exercise routines have not changed. The patients are frequently frustrated about ...

Finding the right diet and exercise plan can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack—overwhelming and often discouraging. That’s especially true during perimenopause, when constantly-shifting ...

Menopausal weight gain is common, driven by hormonal changes and decreased muscle mass and energy expenditure. Hormone therapy is weight neutral and should not be used for weight loss; it may help ...

After 30, women’s metabolism naturally slows down, making weight management more challenging. This guide highlights six foods you should avoid to prevent unwanted weight gain. Many people struggle ...

Whether you deal with constant bloating or you tend to feel heavier during your period, seeing seemingly unexplainable weight gain on the scale can be frustrating. However, weight fluctuation is a ...