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I was told steroids are good for a woman it helps replace hormones etc is that try for a 59 yr old woman?
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?question: not sure what you would be taking steroids for, but they certainly do NOT take the place of hormones and are not recommended for such. They can provide benefits for several medical conditions, but not what you are asking. Best wishes.
Answered 6/28/2014
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