If you’ve recently started on birth control or menopausal hormone therapy and feel like you’ve gained a little weight, you’re certainly not alone. We often associate both of these regimens with weight ...

The female body runs on a well-balanced combination of hormones. Estrogen regulates the menstrual cycle and ovulation. Meanwhile, progesterone prepares the body for a potential pregnancy by thickening ...

This article was reviewed by Julia Switzer, MD, FACOG. If you’ve recently started on birth control or menopausal hormone therapy and feel like you’ve gained a little weight, you’re certainly not alone ...