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Is there anything that can be purchased otc for severe menopausal symptoms? (no insurance) i am 42. have been experiencing all of the symptoms of menopause. the most disturbing of which is extreme mood swings (without notice), uncontrolled weeping, severe

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

I : I don't know that it will do the trick, because it is usually for mild symptoms - but you might consider black cohosh.

Dr Finley-Belgrad agreed

Answered 7/14/2019

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A member asked:

Is there anything that can be purchased otc for severe menopausal symptoms? (no insurance) i am 42. have been experiencing all of the symptoms of menopause. the most disturbing of which is extreme mood swings (without notice), uncontrolled weeping, severe

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Finley-Belgrad agreed

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