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Menopausal Hormone Therapy

Hormones and Menopause
Waking up flushed and sweaty several times a night left Cathy feeling tired all day. But when she began to feel hot on and off during the day as well, she went to see Dr. Kent. He told Cathy she was having hot flashes—a sign that she was starting the menopause transition. [...]

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Do You Have Depression In Menopause?

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Ovarian Cysts during Menopause and What to Do about Them

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What is Menopause – Help?

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Although women who approach fifty or beyond usually suffer from a natural condition, which redefines their monthly period, no one perhaps has a clear understanding about what is menopause?
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Menopausal Hormone Treatment and Natural Hormone Treatment

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What questions remain unanswered?
Cathy was beginning to understand more about the benefits and risks of using hormones, but she wondered whether there are still questions about the WHI results and menopausal hormone therapy in general. What else needs to be looked at?
Experts now know more about menopause and have a better understanding of what the [...]

Best Menopause Books

The Menopause Cookbook: How to Eat Now and for the Rest of Your Life