Nadya Okamoto had the perfect costume for her friend’s Rihanna-themed birthday party: a likeness of the pregnant pop star in black lingerie, based on her iconic outfit at Paris Fashion Week. Okamoto ...

As a longtime endometriosis sufferer diagnosed years after seeking answers to my debilitating symptoms (menstrual cramps, pelvic pain, fatigue, nausea and shooting pain in my legs), neither I nor any ...

“Ugh, I feel like I’m going to explode.” Sound familiar? We’ve all been there—those feelings of being too full, tight or swollen in the stomach, sometimes accompanied by flatulence, burping and ...

Mara Santilli is a freelance writer and editor who covers women's health, wellness trends and topics related to health equity. She's contributed to Women's Health, Marie Claire, Shape, Cosmopolitan, ...

That uncomfortable tightness creeping around your midsection isn’t necessarily what you think it is. For countless women navigating the complexities of perimenopause and beyond, distinguishing between ...

Bloating is a common and often uncomfortable symptom that many women experience during menopause. Hormonal fluctuations are a primary cause of belly bloat, but other factors can contribute as well.

Whether it’s after a fun night out filled with salty snacks and pizza or seemingly for no reason at all, you’ve probably woken up to a distended stomach and tighter pants at some point in your life.

Welcome to the latest from Wellness Council, our handpicked holistic health squad: a tightly curated group that gives the best advice this side of your own personal guru. Here, women’s hormone expert ...

Women's Health may earn commission from the links on this page, but we only feature products we believe in. Why Trust Us? Have you ever enjoyed a delicious meal only to feel immediately bloated ...

As a longtime endometriosis sufferer diagnosed years after seeking answers to my debilitating symptoms (menstrual cramps, pelvic pain, fatigue, nausea and shooting pain in my legs), neither I nor any ...

Fluctuations in hormones before or during a period can cause bloating and fluid retention Do you wake up with a flat stomach and experience a rounded belly post-afternoon? Fret not, this isn't ...