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., Ph.D., an ...

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 ...

I’m a working mom of three kids ages 18, 20 and 23, so I just thought the hustle and bustle of keeping up with everything was exhausting me. I continuously complained to my therapist that I am ...

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 ...

The natural process of aging brings significant changes to every woman’s body, but Black women face unique challenges when it comes to weight gain and its health implications. As metabolism naturally ...

Weight gain is a common occurrence duringmenopause and often an unwelcome one. The extra pounds, which usually appear around the belly, can be especially hard to shed. Fortunately, the new wave of ...

Facilitating open discussions during perimenopause and menopause helps foster trust and mutual understanding between patients and practitioners. Women are aware their bodies are changing, and hearing ...

The average weight gain during menopause works out to roughly 4.6 lb (2.1 kg), according to the RACGP’s article on obesity and weight management at menopause, though the margin around that figure runs ...

Women approaching their mid-40s often notice subtle changes in their bodies—clothes fitting differently, increased difficulty maintaining previous weight, and stubborn fat accumulation around the ...