On May 5th 2026 The International Menopause Society (IMS) confirmed that they will now be changing how they describe estrogen levels during menopause transition. Research carried out the Study of Women Across Nations, established that menopausal symptoms are not caused by low or deficient estrogen in perimenopause.
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