Ineffective or unsafe alternative treatments for perimenopause

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Author:	Robin Parks, MS	Last Updated: May 16, 2008
Medical Review:	Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine Kirtly Jones, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
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