To assess the association between history of weight cycling (the cyclical process of weight loss followed by weight regain) in adulthood and prospective gestational weight gain among pregnant individuals.
Key Findings:
History of weight cycling is associated with greater gestational weight gain and increased risks of excessive weight gain during pregnancy.
Weight cycling may contribute to adverse maternal and infant outcomes.
Interpretation:
The findings suggest that a history of weight cycling could be a significant predictor of gestational weight gain, indicating the need for targeted interventions for women with such histories to improve prenatal care.
Limitations:
Self-reported data may introduce bias.
The study's sample may not be representative of all pregnant individuals, particularly outside New Hampshire.
Conclusion:
History of weight cycling is linked to increased gestational weight gain, highlighting the importance of addressing weight cycling in prenatal care.
Tamoxifen is commonly prescribed in hormone receptor-positive breast cancer but also associated with weight gain, which can complicate survivorship care. This narrative review summarizes evidence on tamoxifen-associated weight gain and outlines pharmacologic weight management options in this population.
