Such measures – talking to your family and doctor, building support systems in the community and at work, and seeking ways to manage stress – can help you in coping with the rollercoaster emotions and physician changes of menopause, which is a natural process women go through. These steps can help you tide over this wave of change as you embrace the next chapter of your life.
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