Researchers report that they have developed a simple blood test that can predict -- even among very young women -- how long of a reproductive life she has before menopause.......[Read More]

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In your late 30s, your egg supply begins to decline in number and quality. As a result, your hormone production changes-you may notice a shortened menstrual cycle and some premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms that you didn't have before.Perimenopause As your egg supply continues to decline, .........[Read More]

What should women know before taking low-dose estrogen, and what types of warnings should be present on drug labels? This new article discusses.......[Read More]

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