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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Birth control pills don’t actually contain progesterone — they contain a synthetic version of it called progestin. Progesterone is a naturally occurring hormone in the body. The adrenal cortex, ...

Endometrin suppositories are tablets containing progesterone. They are a type of hormone replacement therapy that people insert into the vagina. Progesterone is a hormone that plays many important ...

Migraines are throbbing headaches often accompanied by nausea and increased sensitivity to light, sound and touch. Nearly 30 million Americans suffer from migraines, and almost 1 in 4 of them have at ...