Effects of menopause in general:
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Women’s libido during and after menopause
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Soy foods minimize hot flashes
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Fruits and vegetables minimize hot flashes
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Vitamin E minimizes hot flashes
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Relaxation therapies minimize hot flashes
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Exercise minimizes hot flashes
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Black cohosh minimizes hot flashes
Franco, O.H. et al. “Use of Plant-Based Therapies and Menopausal Symptoms: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis,” Journal of the American Medical Association (2016) 315:2554.
