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What are the benefits of menopause? this may seem like a strange question, but are there any medical benefits to menopause?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

No fear of pregnancy: Menopause frees some women from the fear of unwanted pregnancy & thus they may approach sexual intercourse with less caution and concern.

Dr Hodge and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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