Women Hormones

5 Reasons You’re Gaining Weight During Your Period Every Month

It’s not just you: The scale really does move (and your jeans really do get tighter) during that time of the month. Some people can even gain up to five pounds (or more) during their period, says Lauren Streicher, MD, clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and the medical director of the Center for Sexual …

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What Do Hormones Have to Do With Headaches and Women?

A bad headache can ruin your workday, strain your relationship with family members and affect your ability to exercise. In the U.S., headaches cause 112 million sick days each year. While one-third of the population gets headaches, women suffer more than men do. Nauman Tariq, M.B.B.S., director of the Johns Hopkins Headache Center, explains that changes in …

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