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This week on "Healthwatch," we're discussing women's health issues. Menopause is an inevitable part of the aging process for women, but gynecologists at UT Southwestern Medical Center say it's never too early to start talking about it.
Menopausal symptoms can start while women are still in their 30s. Women that young may not even recognize that their symptoms are related to menopause. They may be experiencing hot flashes, vaginal dryness and mood swings and not know what's wrong.
UT Southwestern doctors say it's important for early menopause to be diagnosed so it can be treated. Treatment not only eases the symptoms but can also help prevent health problems that tend to come with menopause. Women of any age who experience symptoms associated with menopause should talk to their gynecologists or primary care physicians.
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Feb. 2005
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