Answers to Your Top 7 Menopause Questions

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Do I need to see a doctor for my menopause symptoms?

It's always good to have an open line of communication with your doctor. Let him or her know how you are feeling and what symptoms you are suffering from. If symptoms are interfering with your daily life, you should definitely consider seeking medical advice.

How can your doctor help? There are blood tests that may confirm whether you are entering menopause. There are also hormones or prescription medications that he or she can give you. Hormone treatments control symptoms and can reduce disease risks. The benefits and risks of hormone therapies should be discussed.

In addition, your doctor can give you information regarding lifestyle and nutritional changes that you can make to alleviate your symptoms.

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The phase of a woman's life called menopause can bring with it a wide variety of challenges to overcome. Hot flashes, weight gain, mood swings, and changes in sex drive affect many women as their hormone levels fluctuate. You may wonder whether your symptoms are actually related to changing hormone levels or if there are other factors at play. Maybe you really don't know what to expect during this time of life at all! Keep reading for answers to some of the most common menopause questions.

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Reviewed November 20, 2015
By Philip Sarrel, M.D. and Lorna Sarrel, M.S.

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