Weight gain is common in women going through menopause. It can be caused by a variety of factors, including hormone fluctuations, muscle loss, poor sleep, and changes in eating and exercise habits.

“Weight changes are not only characteristic of midlife or menopause. Data have shown that weight gain starts early in ...

This article was reviewed by Julia Switzer, MD, FACOG. Key takeaways Hormonal changes during menopause naturally shift fat storage toward the abdomen, causing what some call “menobelly” or menopause ...

From mood swings to sleepless nights, menopause hits women with a barrage of frustrating and often debilitating symptoms. Women go to great lengths to manage these challenges, turning to hormone ...

For decades, we either talked about menopause weight gain in hushed tones or we didn’t mention it at all. Luckily, the world is changing. A rapidly-growing number of doctors now offer ...

"The role of exercise in symptom management is now clearer than ever." ...

You're in your mid-40s, eating healthy and exercising regularly. It's the same routine that has worked for years. Yet lately, the number on the scale is creeping up. Clothes fit differently. A bit of ...

The average person gains 12 pounds within the first eight years of menopause (though obviously, some people gain less and some will gain more). This can certainly be discouraging, especially if you ...

With more Black women over 40 using GLP-1s, we break down the risks when it comes to micro-dosing the drug for menopausal weight gain.

In this interview, Danielly Fausto, Ph.D., physical education researcher at the Santa Catarina State University in Brazil, ...

Despite keeping up with her workout routine, the star's body wasn't responding. So for the last two years, she's been on this ...