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Treating Symptoms of Menopause: A Study of the Effectiveness of Black Cohosh Alone and with Other Herbal Therapies or Soy
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What is the problem and what is known about it so far?
During and around the time of menopause, levels of the hormones estrogen and progestin decrease. Hot flashes and night sweats (also called vasomotor symptoms) are the menopausal symptoms that many women find most troublesome. These symptoms …
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