Weight gain is a common part of menopause, and is often attributed to the nature of changing hormones. But while shifting ...

One of the most common complaints from women in midlife is noticing their body hangs onto more weight around the midsection — seemingly for no particular reason. Frustrating, right? Like many other ...

A woman in her mid-40s still gets her period but notices the first changes in her body–for example, a persistent belly ...

Hot flashes and mood swings may steal the spotlight during the “change of life,” but they’re only part of the story. Research ...

Do you feel tired by 3 pm even after a full night’s sleep? Do you gain weight even when you eat healthy foods? You might have ...

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 ...

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 ...

Many people are concerned about their belly size and shape for aesthetic reasons and often aim for a flat stomach ...

Find out which body part bears the maximum burden of the excess weight and what you can to ease the stress.

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 ...