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This article was reviewed by Lynn Marie Morski, MD, JD. Key Takeaways: Hormonal changes during menopause, especially shifts ...

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Jessica Booth is a New York-based freelance writer who regularly writes about health, wellness, parenting, food, travel, beauty and more for a variety of publications. She currently writes for Forbes ...

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