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I want relief for hot flashes and no weight gain what should i take?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Hormone therapy : There are several options of hormone therapy available and despite what you may have heard they are not associated with weight gain.

Dr Villaplana agreed

Answered 9/24/2012

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