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How do hormone levels change with age?

The main hormones that affect women, estrogen and progesterone, both play an important part in your menstrual cycle. Watch as OB/GYN specialist Jessica Shepherd, MD, explains how hormone levels decrease significantly as women approach menopause.


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Up Next

  • What causes menstrual problems?

  • When should I talk to my doctor about changes in my period?

  • How are menstrual problems diagnosed?

  • How do hormone fluctuations affect women?

  • What are the treatment options for menstrual problems?

  • How do the hormonal changes of menopause affect weight gain?

  • How does my vagina change with age?

  • Menopause explained

  • How does age affect fertility?

  • How does menopause affect my risk of heart disease?

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