menopausal
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Prior to 1999, almost 40% of eligible menopausal women were on HRT — primarily Premarin, one of the most commonly prescribed drugs in America at the time.
From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026
Hormone therapy remains the most effective first-line option for relieving common menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes and night sweats, which affect up to 75% of postmenopausal women.
From Science Daily • Mar. 23, 2026
Bone density—or a lack thereof—is the new big thing in perimenopausal and menopausal wellness.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 28, 2026
“Punk-ish, mainly … We sing songs about being middle-aged and menopausal and more or less invisible. And you thought the Clash were angry.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 14, 2026
Such a syndrome is characteristic of menopausal women and some men during the climacteric, but these people failed to fit into this picture.
From Disturbing Sun by Richardson, Robert S. (Robert Shirley)
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