When assessed using WHO BMI criteria, GWG below recommended levels was associated with a higher risk of preterm birth, low ...

Around two-thirds (68%) of pregnancies have weight gain that is more or less than recommended and that is associated with ...

A significant number of women are putting on too much or too little weight during pregnancy, a new study suggests. As a ...

Recommendations for optimal gestational weight gain are different depending on a woman's body mass index (BMI), ranging from ...

On average, women gain around 1.5kg a year during perimenopause Most women approach the menopause, braced to be handed a delightful party-bag full of side effects. Hot flushes, brain fog, disturbed ...

As women approach midlife, specifically around age 45, their bodies undergo significant changes that can affect their overall health and well-being. Weight gain during this period is a common concern ...

WASHINGTON — Eating for two? New guidelines are setting how much weight women should gain during pregnancy — surprisingly little if they're already overweight. The most important message: Get to a ...

Women with overweight or obesity had greater odds of discontinuing combined oral contraceptive pills due to perceived weight ...

This article was reviewed by Julia Switzer, MD, FACOG. Menopause Belly Fat: Causes & Solutions Key takeaways Hormonal changes ...

Menopause usually begins affecting women when they are in their mid-40s to mid-50s and generally lasts 7-14 years. Women going through menopause experience many symptoms including hot flashes, loss of ...

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal disorder that affects up to 70% of women of reproductive age, and can lead to diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and infertility if left untreated, ...