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What is better for after menopause: receive estrogens in a known dose or eat foods rich in phytoestrogens but of unknown dose?

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Menopause: Eat foods first. If that does not meet your goal, then consider the estrogens.

Dr Ferdowsi and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 10/3/2016

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