The honest answer to how long menopause lasts is that it depends which part you mean, and which symptom. Here is what the evidence says about each.
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Things you should know about the start of menopauseThe honest answer to how long menopause lasts is that it depends which part you mean, and which symptom. Here is what the evidence says about each.
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How long menopause lasts: What you should knowThe honest answer to how long menopause lasts is that it depends which part you mean, and which symptom. Here is what the evidence says about each.