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Is Hormone Replacement for Everyone? Here's a Closer Look at the Benefits in Menopause

Is Hormone Replacement for Everyone? Here's a Closer Look at the Benefits in Menopause

By Maria Shriver
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Top medical organizations say hormones are the best way to treat symptoms of menopause and are safe to take — but most women are still afraid to take them, scared off by a study from two decades ago that dramatically overstated the risks. Reporting for TODAY, Maria shares a new look at the benefits of hormone replacement therapy.

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