Can progesterone for birth control & menopause cause weight gain?

This article was reviewed by Julia Switzer, MD, FACOG. Does Progesterone Cause Weight Gain? What to Know 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 gain. A common thread here is […]

What happens when you stop Finasteride for hair loss?

This article was reviewed by Knox Beasley, MD. What Are the Side Effects of Stopping Finasteride? FDA-approved hair loss treatments like finasteride can potentially help prevent excess thinning from male pattern baldness. It can take several months to see results when using this hair loss medication, which is why it’s important to be patient. But […]