Tag: Progesterone

In your forties, a lot of things change. You seem to be finding a new grey hair every morning, the creases by your eyes...

Pregnancy causes many changes in a woman's body and mind. The expecting mother's body is completely transformed and there are many mental changes she...

Cessation of menstruation is called menopause. It is a normal part of life like puberty and usually occurs naturally at an average age 51,...

Avocados are rich in nutrients, fatty acids, and plant sterols. They contain healthy fats, making them good for weight management. The plant sterols promote the production of estrogen in women and testosterone in men and also maintain the right progesterone balance in women. They also inhibit both synthesis and release of insulin, keeping it within healthy limits.

  Generally, the hormonal changes of menopause might make you more likely to gain weight around the abdomen than around the hips and thighs. However,...