Why am I gaining weight so fast during menopause? And will hormone
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Can hormone therapy minimize weight gain during menopause? Gynecologist Monica Christmas, MD, addresses this hot topic and shares other advice on how to deal with menopausal belly fat, and how to eat and exercise during middle age.
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