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 best way to avoid gaining water weight is to choose a birth control pill that contains drospirenone as the progestin component. Weight gain is a common complaint and concern for many patients, ...

Menopause describes a life transition when menstrual periods have stopped for 12 consecutive months, and pregnancy is no longer possible. It is a natural part of the aging process. The average age of ...

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 ...