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The Science Behind How Your Hormones Change During Menopause

By Erin Kennedy
Created 05/11/2015 - 15:55

There are three types of hormones in women: estrogen, progesterone and testosterone. When menopause kicks in, women experience several changes and sometimes imbalances among these hormones.

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