Treating Menopausal Symptoms: Menopause
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Treating menopausal symptoms
If your symptoms cause you to seek treatment, keep in mind that just as women's symptoms vary widely, so do their responses to different treatments. What works well for a friend may be ineffective for you. You may need to experiment with different strategies or regimens to find the optimal plan for you.
Interest in alternatives to hormone therapy has surged, coinciding with the news about the health risks of prescription hormones. Many women try over-the-counter remedies or non-hormonal prescription drugs first, before considering prescription hormone treatment.
| Last updated: | August 13, 2007 |
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