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The stigmas of VMS

LaKeischa McMillan, MD, and two menopause patients discuss the stigmas of VMS symptoms.

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  • Coping with the symptoms of VMS

  • Menopause explained

  • Life unscripted: Heather on a hard day with VMS

  • Life unscripted: Heather on a day in the workplace with VMS

  • Hot flashes explained

  • Surprising symptoms of menopause

  • A transparent conversation about menopause journeys

  • Stuff no one talks about: perimenopause

Up Next

  • The impact of VMS

  • The emotional toll of VMS

  • Coping with the symptoms of VMS

  • Menopause explained

  • Life unscripted: Heather on a hard day with VMS

  • Life unscripted: Heather on a day in the workplace with VMS

  • Hot flashes explained

  • Surprising symptoms of menopause

  • A transparent conversation about menopause journeys

  • Stuff no one talks about: perimenopause

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