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 ...

Bijuva (estradiol/progesterone) is a prescription drug that’s used to treat symptoms of menopause. Bijuva can cause side effects that range from mild to serious. Examples include breast tenderness and ...

Medically reviewed by Danielle Weiss, MD Key Takeaways High progesterone can cause symptoms similar to PMS, like fatigue and bloating.Progesterone levels rise naturally during pregnancy to support the ...

For the first time, the FDA has approved an OTC birth control pill. Opill is a non-estrogen birth control pill option containing norgestrel, which is similar to progesterone. Side effects are often ...

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 ...